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Amphetamine use and co-occurring psychological problems: Review of the literature and implications for treatment

A Baker Centre for Mental Health Studies, University of Newcastle , Newcastle, New South Wales
, Dr &
S Dawe School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University , Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Pages 88-95 | Published online: 03 Feb 2007

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