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Characteristics of Participants in Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS)

Gerard J. Connors Research Institute on Addictions Buffalo, New York
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Kurt H. Dermen Research Institute on Addictions Buffalo, New York
Pages 281-295 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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