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Harm Reduction Digest 39

The detection of illicit drugs in oral fluid: another potential strategy to reduce illicit drug-related harm

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Pages 99-107 | Received 04 Apr 2007, Accepted 05 Apr 2007, Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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