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Self-medication of pain and discomfort with alcohol and other substances by people with HIV infection and substance use disorder: preliminary findings from a secondary analysis

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Pages 414-424 | Received 12 Aug 2023, Accepted 17 Oct 2023, Published online: 01 Nov 2023

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