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Interpersonal Relationships in Heroin Use by Men and Women and Their Role in Treatment Outcome

Carolyn A. Eldred Westat Research, Inc, 11600 Nebel Street, Rockville
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Mabel N. Washington Narcotics Treatment Administration, Washington, DC
Pages 117-130 | Published online: 03 Jul 2009

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