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The opioid epidemic constitutes one of the worst drug crises in the history of U.S. State-level policies, in general, have done little to prevent prescription opioid abuse. A noteworthy exception to other clinical efforts to curb opioid abuse is marijuana. Despite preliminary ev…
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Poisoning & drug overdose
Poisoning & drug overdose
by Olson, Kent R., (Kent Russell)
fromMcGraw-Hill's AccessMedicine
Poisoning & drug overdose
by Olson, Kent R., (Kent Russell)
fromMcGraw-Hill's AccessMedicine
Poisoning & drug overdose
With each edition, of this book it has helped poison control staff, medical toxicologists, and emergency physicians respond to drug-related emergencies and chemical exposures. The new edition offers the latest advice needed for the effective diagnosis and treatment of poisoning …
With each edition, of this book it has helped poison control staff, medical toxicologists, and emergency physicians respond to drug-related emergencies and chemical exposures. The new edition offers the latest advice needed for the effective diagnosis and treatment of poisoning …
Nonclinical Assessment of Abuse Potential for New Pharmaceuticals offers a complete reference on the current international regulatory guidelines and details best practice methodology for the three standard animal models used to evaluate abuse potential: physical dependence, self…