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Job Stress, Drinking Networks, and Social Support at Work: A Comprehensive Model Of Employees' Problem Drinking Behaviors

Jack K. MartinUniversity of Georgia
,
Paul M. RomanUniversity of Georgia
&
Terry C. BlumGeorgia Institute of Technology
Pages 579-599 | Published online: 12 Dec 2016

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