The need and direction for drug law reform in Australia.
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The Medical Journal of Australia ISSN: 0025729X 17 September 2012 197 6 1-2 ©The Medical Journal of Australia 2012 www.mja.com.au Editorial tional research, including reduc dose, increased use of prima treatments and improved n Although more than two-thirds support the medicinal use of can even under consideration. Nor tion of prescribed heroin since 7 Illicit drug use should be viewed primarily as a health and social problem, and be funded accordingly
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Australia
دوره 197 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012