International Journal of Drug Policy
Volume 20, Issue 3 , Pages 244-250 , May 2009

Cannabis use and ‘safe’ identities in an inner-city school risk environment

Received 27 April 2008 ,Revised 18 August 2008 ,Accepted 20 August 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2008.08.006

International Journal of Drug Policy
Volume 20, Issue 3 , Pages 244-250 , May 2009