Chronic Heroin Dependence Leading to Adrenal Insufficiency
Opioids have been the mainstay for pain relief and palliation over a long period of time. They are commonly abused by drug addicts and such dependence usually imparts severe physiologic effects on multiple organ systems. The negative impact of opioids on the endocrine system is poorly understood and...
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Main Author: | Gautam Das |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2014-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Endocrinology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/461816 |
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