Any Drug & Alcohol Rehab MTs out there?
Posted By: Joanne on 2007-03-19
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Subject: Any Drug & Alcohol Rehab MTs out there?
I just started a job typing for a drug and alcohol rehab center. I am unfamiliar with a lot of this terminology and was wondering if there was anyone out there who is doing a similar account and would be willing to share their knowledge with me. Thanks.
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Subject: pt with alcohol withdrawal
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