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Review Article

Efficacy of Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone on Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: A Systematic Review

, PhD, MPH, , PhD, MDS, , PhD, , PhDORCID Icon, , PhD & , MD, DM, MS
Pages 233-245 | Received 05 Aug 2021, Accepted 13 Mar 2022, Published online: 28 May 2022

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