The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 157, Issue 5 , Pages 832-836.e1 , November 2010

Malicious Use of Pharmaceuticals in Children

  • Shan Yin, MD, MPH

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr Shan Yin, 777 Bannock, MC 0180, Denver, CO 80204.

Received 29 January 2010 ,Revised 19 April 2010 ,Accepted 24 May 2010.

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 The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

PII: S0022-3476(10)00446-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2010.05.040

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 157, Issue 5 , Pages 832-836.e1 , November 2010

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