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A continuum model of alcohol use and problems can advance public health goals without undermining treatment agendas. Reply to commentaries

James Morrisa Centre for Addictive Behaviours Research, School of Applied Sciences, London South Bank University, London, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Cassandra L. Bonessb Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addictions, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USAView further author information
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Katie Witkiewitzb Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addictions, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USAView further author information
Pages 287-288 | Received 24 Jul 2023, Accepted 31 Jul 2023, Published online: 11 Aug 2023

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