Community characteristics and methamphetamine use: A social disorganization perspective

Journal of Drug Issues

Volumn 39, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 547-576

  Hayes Smith, Justin ^a   Whaley, Rachel Bridges ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   (United States)

^b SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 70449346245     PISSN: 00220426     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/002204260903900305     Document Type: Article

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