Biopsychosocial implications of heroin addiction

Heroin abuse is devastating to both the individual abusers and society. Owing to its ability to elicit rapid feelings of euphoria and transcendent relaxation, coupled with adverse withdrawal effects, it is one of the most addictive illicit drugs of abuse. The severe and persistent socio-economic det...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cheng, Lai-fung, Gordon, 鄭禮鋒
Other Authors: Lee, TMC
Language:English
Published: The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10722/207203