Nonfatal overdose from alcohol and/or drugs among a sample of recreational drug users

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Nonfatal overdose from alcohol and/or drugs among a sample of recreational drug users

The purpose of this study was to examine nonfatal overdose events experienced among a sample of recreational drug users. We sought to determine predictors of nonfatal overdose from alcohol and/or drugs among a sample of recreational drug users. In addition, we examined the substance(s) used at the l...

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Main Authors:	Martin, G., Vallance, K., Macdonald, S., Stockwell, T., Ivsins, A., Chow, C., Michelow, W., Duff, Cameron
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Informa Healthcare 2014
Subjects:	drug use overdose Alcohol misuse
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/13831

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