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Comment
. 2018 Jul 16;190(28):E862.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.69411.

Extended-release naltrexone overlooked in opioid use disorders guideline

Launette M Rieb  1
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Extended-release naltrexone overlooked in opioid use disorders guideline

Launette M Rieb. CMAJ. .
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