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ArticleCase Studies in Toxicology: Managing Missed MethadoneAuthor:Rama B. Rao, MDPublish date: August 1, 2015After experiencing a fall, a 53-year-old woman with a history of intravenous drug use was referred by her methadone clinic for evaluation.Read More
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