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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Research Article

Dim Light Melatonin Onset in Alcohol-Dependent Men and Women Compared with Healthy Controls

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Pages 35-42 | Received 15 Apr 2011, Accepted 25 Oct 2011, Published online: 04 Jan 2012

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