Psychometric performance of DSM-IV alcohol use disorders in young adulthood: Evidence from an Australian general population sample

Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

Volumn 72, Issue 5, 2011, Pages 811-822

  Louise, Mewton ^a   Teesson, Maree ^a   Slade, Tim ^a   Cottler, Linda ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES   (Australia)

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EID: 80052890581     PISSN: 19371888     EISSN: 19384114     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.15288/jsad.2011.72.811     Document Type: Article

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