A unique case of substance abuse
The desire to periodically alter consciousness by using psychoactive substances is an innate drive similar to hunger, thirst or sex. WHO has defined various substances, psychoactive or otherwise which may potentially be abused. An innovative method of intake was observed while evaluating a patient u...
Main Authors: | K Krishnamurthy, Wilona J Braganza |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2013-01-01
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Series: | Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.mjmsr.net/article.asp?issn=0975-9727;year=2013;volume=4;issue=1;spage=23;epage=25;aulast=Krishnamurthy |
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