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Medication-Assisted Treatment Should Be Part of Every Family Physician’s Practice: Yes

David Loxterkamp
The Annals of Family Medicine July 2017, 15 (4) 309-310; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.2103
David Loxterkamp
Seaport Community Health Center, Belfast, Maine
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vol. 15 no. 4 309-310
DOI 
https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.2103
PubMed 
28694264

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The Annals of Family Medicine
Print ISSN 
1544-1709
Online ISSN 
1544-1717
History 
  • Received for publication September 7, 2016
  • Revision received March 21, 2017
  • Accepted for publication March 31, 2017
  • Published online July 10, 2017.

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  1. David Loxterkamp, MD⇑
  1. Seaport Community Health Center, Belfast, Maine
  1. CORRESPONDING AUTHOR: David Loxtercamp, MD Seaport Family Practice, PA 453 Schoodic Drive Belfast, ME 04915 dr.loxterkamp{at}verizon.net

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