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Patterns of Simultaneous Polysubstance Use among Partygoers: Correlates and Differences in Adverse Acute Effects Experienced

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Pages 344-356 | Received 18 Mar 2019, Accepted 06 Jan 2020, Published online: 22 Apr 2020

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