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HIV Risk Behavior in Opioid Dependent Adults Seeking Detoxification Treatment: An Exploratory Comparison of Heroin and Oxycodone Users

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Pages 289-293 | Received 24 Nov 2008, Accepted 16 Jan 2009, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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