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Original Article

The Use of Urine Toxicology to Enhance Patient Control of Take-Home Doses in Methadone Maintenance: Effects on Reducing Illicit Drug Use

Andrew J. Saxon VA Medical Center 116 ATQ 1660 S. Columbian Wy., Seattle, WA, 98108; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral, Sciences University of Washington
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Donald A. Calsyn VA Medical Center 116 ATQ 1660 S. Columbian Wy., Seattle, WA, 98108; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral, Sciences University of Washington
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Elizabeth A. Wells Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral, Sciences University of Washington; Evergreen Treatment Services
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Viki V. Stanton Evergreen Treatment Services
Pages 203-214 | Published online: 11 Jul 2009

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