Letter to the Editor

Reflection of New Drug Policy: Changing Drug Consumption Patterns and its Challenges

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Jomehpour H, Niroumand Sarvandani M, Rafaiee R. Reflection of New Drug Policy: Changing Drug Consumption Patterns and its Challenges. Iran J Public Health. 2025;54(8):1803-1804.