Substance Abuse Issues In Cancer - National Cancer Institute


Introduction


Overview


Prevalance Among the Physically Ill


Defining Terms for the Medically Ill


Risk in Patients Without Substance Abuse Histories


Risk in Patients With Substance Abuse Histories


Treatment of Patients With Substance Abuse Histories


Inpatient Treatment


Outpatient Treatment


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