Utility theory and adolescent drug abusers in Hong Kong

Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal

Volumn 14, Issue 6, 1997, Pages 397-412

  Chou, Kee Lee ^a   Chi'en, James M N ^b  

^a Social Welfare Department of Hong Kong   (Hong Kong)

^b Duke of Windsor Social Service Building ^*

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EID: 34248630194     PISSN: 07380151     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1024514913326     Document Type: Article

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