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The use of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) within the homeless population: motivations, harms and the implications for developing an appropriate response

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Pages 1-10 | Received 01 Jul 2019, Accepted 13 Feb 2020, Published online: 05 Mar 2020

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