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What Influences Young People's Use of Drugs? A qualitative study of decision-making

Annabel Boys National Addiction Centre, London, UK
,
John Marsden National Addiction Centre, London, UK
,
Jane Fountain National Addiction Centre, London, UK
,
Paul Griffiths
,
Garry Stillwell
&
John Strang
Pages 373-387 | Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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