Alcohol Studies and Science: Trapped in the Velvet Cage of Medical Research? An Editorial

Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

Volumn 2014-March, Issue , 2014, Pages 125-132

  Roman, Paul M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

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ALCOHOLISM; EDITORIAL; HUMAN; MEDICAL RESEARCH; NATIONAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION; UNITED STATES;

ALCOHOLISM; BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH; HUMANS; NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (U.S.); UNITED STATES;

EID: 84908339957     PISSN: 19371888     EISSN: 19384114     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.15288/jsads.2014.s17.125     Document Type: Editorial

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