Nonsocial reinforcement of the nonmedical use of prescription drugs: A partial test of social learning and self-control theories

Journal of Drug Issues

Volumn 39, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 949-964

  Higgins, George E ^a   Mahoney, Margaret ^a   Ricketts, Melissa L ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE   (United States)

^b SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 77649151224     PISSN: 00220426     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/002204260903900409     Document Type: Article

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