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DrugInfo - Heroin facts.
Victorian Government – Alcohol & other drugs services in Victoria: treatment and support.
Australian Drug Information Network.
Narcotics Anonymous Victoria.
Support groups
Family Drug Help.
Pharmacotherapy, Advocacy, Mediation and Support (PAMS).
References used for this fact sheet
- Methadone, DrugInfo, Australian Drug Foundation. More information here.
- Buprenorphine, DrugInfo, Australian Drug Foundation. More information here.
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