Alcoholism, controlled drinking, and abstinence: Scientific markers and social issues

Journal of Addictions Nursing

Volumn 13, Issue 3-4, 2001, Pages 149-161

  Suissa, Ammon J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC EN OUTAOUAIS   (Canada)

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EID: 80051893889     PISSN: 10884602     EISSN: 15487148     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3109/10884600109052650     Document Type: Review

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