Neurocognitive performance in alcoholics: Is Polysubstance Abuse Important?

Psychological Science

Volumn 10, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 181-185

  Nixon, Sara Jo ^a  

^a Oklahoma Ctr Alcohol Drug R   (United States)

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EID: 0347803025     PISSN: 09567976     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1467-9280.00130     Document Type: Article

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