The therapeutic community for addictions: An evolving knowledge base

Journal of Drug Issues

Volumn 39, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 167-178

  De Leon, George ^a   Harry Wexler, ^a  

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EID: 67949120534     PISSN: 00220426     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/002204260903900113     Document Type: Article

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