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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Regional Drug User Services in Times of Scarce Financial Resources: Using a Rapid Assessment Response Approach to Evaluate, Plan, and Prioritize Essential Services

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Pages 254-264 | Published online: 17 Jan 2012

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