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New opiate and crack-cocaine users: characteristics and trends

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New opiate and crack-cocaine users: characteristics and trends. / Morgan, Nick; Heap, Daniel; Elliott, Amy et al.
London: Home Office, 2016. 45 p.

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Morgan N, Heap D, Elliott A, Millar T. New opiate and crack-cocaine users: characteristics and trends. London: Home Office, 2016. 45 p.

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Morgan, Nick ; Heap, Daniel ; Elliott, Amy et al. / New opiate and crack-cocaine users : characteristics and trends. London : Home Office, 2016. 45 p.

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