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Treatment of cannabis dependence using escitalopram in combination with cognitive-behavior therapy: a double-blind placebo-controlled study

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Pages 16-22 | Received 06 Dec 2012, Accepted 20 Jun 2013, Published online: 20 Dec 2013

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