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Original Article

Assessment of Neuropsychological Functions in Chronic Alcoholics Using a Standardized Version of Luria's Neuropsychological Technique

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Pages 85-93 | Received 22 Dec 1980, Accepted 13 Jan 1981, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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