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Druglink article
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Tim McSweeney
Paul Turnbull

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Original language	English
Pages	22-23
Number of pages	2
Volume	22
Issue number	5
Journal	Druglink
Publication status	Published - 1 Sep 2007

Abstract

Despite its enormous potential for harm, research suggests that some people, in certain circumstances, feel able to effectively manage and control their use of heroin in order to minimise risks. The authors have followed the fortunes of one such group of heroin users.

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