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Original Article

Alcohol intoxication and self-reported risky sexual behaviour intentions with highly attractive strangers in naturalistic settings

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Pages 99-108 | Received 15 Mar 2010, Accepted 20 May 2010, Published online: 28 Oct 2010

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