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Understanding Opioid Addiction in The Chaldean Community: A Brief Report

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The authors thank Peter’s Angels and the Chaldean Moms of Detroit for their help with survey distribution.

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  1. Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, 586 Pioneer Drive, Rochester, MI, 48309, USA

    Aryana Sharrak, Rachel Yoskowitz & Sarah Lerchenfeldt

  2. Office of Research, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, 586 Pioneer Drive, Rochester, MI, 48309, USA

    Patrick Karabon

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Sharrak, A., Yoskowitz, R., Karabon, P. et al. Understanding Opioid Addiction in The Chaldean Community: A Brief Report. J Immigrant Minority Health 23, 405–408 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-020-01109-z

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