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Original Articles

Chronic Pain in Patients with Substance Abuse Disorder: General Guidelines and an Approach to Treatment

Adam M. MitchellBen Taub General Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TXCorrespondence[email protected]
, MD &
Charlene M. DeweyBen Taub General Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
, MD, Med
Pages 75-79 | Published online: 30 Jun 2015

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