Programs Opioids Clinical Primer Resources Slow-release oral morphine as opioid agonist therapy: Plain language summary

Slow-release oral morphine as opioid agonist therapy: Plain language summary

Evidence, Guidelines and Recommendations

A summary of the recommendations, intended for patients interested in learning about SROM as OAT.

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