Synergistic interactions between cannabinoid and opioid analgesics.

@article{Cichewicz2004SynergisticIB,
  title={Synergistic interactions between cannabinoid and opioid analgesics.},
  author={Diana L. Cichewicz},
  journal={Life sciences},
  year={2004},
  volume={74 11},
  pages={
          1317-24
        }
}
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