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Research Article

Recovery with and without Treatment: a Comparison of Resolutions of Alcohol and Drug Problems

Jan Blomqvist Addiction Research Group, University of Stockholm and Research & Development, Social Services Administration, City of Stockholm
Pages 119-158 | Published online: 11 Jul 2009

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