Assessing the need for substance abuse services: A critical review of needs assessment models

Evaluation and Program Planning

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 41-64

  DeWit, David J ^a   Rush, Brian ^b  

^a CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH   (Canada)

^b NONE

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EID: 0002349029     PISSN: 01497189     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0149-7189(95)00039-9     Document Type: Article

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