Patterns of opioid use and treatment in a cohort of patients from the Anuradhapura district
<p><strong>Background</strong></p><p>Opioid dependence is a major mental health problem in Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura is a district with a significant prevalence of opioid (especially heroin) dependence.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>&l...
Main Author: | A. Ellepola |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists
2019-12-01
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Series: | Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry |
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Online Access: | https://sljpsyc.sljol.info/articles/8218 |
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