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Original Articles

Understanding end-user perspectives to enhance perceived value uptake of harm-minimization tools: considering gambler’s views of a pre-commitment system

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Pages 22-38 | Received 19 Dec 2016, Accepted 19 Aug 2017, Published online: 18 Sep 2017

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