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Impulsivity and cue reactivity in smokers with comorbid depression and anxiety: Possible implications for smoking cessation treatment strategies

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Pages 432-441 | Received 12 Aug 2016, Accepted 23 Jan 2017, Published online: 01 Mar 2017

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