International Journal of Drug Policy
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 76-84 , January 2009

Increasing the appeal and utilization of services for alcohol and drug problems: What consumers and their social networks prefer

Received 26 March 2007 ,Revised 31 October 2007 ,Accepted 12 November 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2007.11.004

International Journal of Drug Policy
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 76-84 , January 2009

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