Self-medication with γ-hydroxybutyrate to reduce alcohol intake

Southern Medical Journal

Volumn 95, Issue 8, 2002, Pages 926-928

  Glisson, James K ^a   Norton, John ^a  

^a NONE   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

4 HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID; ALCOHOL; DIAZEPAM; FOLIC ACID; LORAZEPAM; THIAMINE;

ABSTINENCE; ADULT; ALCOHOLISM; ARTICLE; CASE REPORT; HUMAN; MALE; SELF MEDICATION; SUBSTANCE ABUSE; TREATMENT OUTCOME; WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME;

EID: 0036334445     PISSN: 00384348     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200208000-00027     Document Type: Article

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