Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 1 , Pages 80-82 , February 2008

Luck of the Draw: Common Adulterants Found in Illicit Drugs

  • Alysha D. Behrman, RN II, BSN, CSPI, OCPS II-RA

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    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Alysha D. Behrman, Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center, 2900 Vernon Place, 3rd Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45219

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Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 1 , Pages 80-82 , February 2008

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