An Unusual Case of Baclofen Abuse
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Baclofen was initially used for the treatment of spastic conditions. Last decade has seen its emergence as a treatment of profound interest in alcohol dependence, opiates and cocaine abuse, and tobacco addiction. However, the published literature on baclofen abuse is sparse. Here, we report a patient with baclofen abuse.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 38 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016