International Journal of Drug Policy
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 246-253 , August 2005

Scapegoating, self-confidence and risk comparison: The functionality of risk neutralisation and lay epidemiology by injecting drug users

Received 2 February 2005 ,Revised 9 May 2005 ,Accepted 12 May 2005.

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International Journal of Drug Policy
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 246-253 , August 2005

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