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Original Article

Gammabutyrolactone: withdrawal syndrome resembling delirium tremens

Rob EvansSolihull Assertive Outreach Team, Solihull, West Midlands, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Kamlaj SayalSolihull Assertive Outreach Team, Solihull, West Midlands, UK
Pages 384-387 | Published online: 03 Oct 2011

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