Adulterants in opioids are the rule: Implications for clinical care

Dr. Gold is the 17th Distinguished Alumni Professor at the University of Florida, Gainesville, and professor of psychiatry (adjunct) at Washington University in St. Louis. He also serves as chairman of the scientific advisory boards for RiverMend Health. Dr. Srivastava is a fourth-year resident in the department of psychiatry at Washington University.

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