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Understanding early-onset drug and alcohol outcomes among youth: The role of family structure, social factors, and interpersonal perceptions of use

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Pages 249-267 | Received 10 Mar 2010, Accepted 12 Oct 2010, Published online: 11 Apr 2011

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