Recognizing and helping narcotic addicts in general practice
Webster, I.W.
Australian Family Physician 7(10): 1225-1229
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8495 PMID: 736834 Document Number: 126364
It is rare for many general practitioners to be consulted by a narcotic addict. It can be a disturbing experience. Those who practise in urban areas of low socioeconomic status where there is high youth unemployment are more likely to meet addicted young people, but the experiences are uneven, even in this context.
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