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Neurology: Original Article

Correlates of alcohol use in adults with ADHD and comorbid alcohol use disorders: exploratory analysis of a placebo-controlled trial of atomoxetine

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Pages 2309-2320 | Accepted 28 Sep 2011, Published online: 27 Oct 2011

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