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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Everyone Says It's OK: Adolescents’ Perceptions of Peer, Parent, and Community Alcohol Norms, Alcohol Consumption, and Alcohol-Related Consequences

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Pages 86-98 | Published online: 17 Jan 2012

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