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The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
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Original Article

Cognitive Motivations for Drinking among Alcoholics: Factor Structure and Correlates

Robert C. McMahon Counseling Psychology Program University of Miami Coral, Gables, Florida
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Kamiar Kouzekanani Counseling Psychology Program University of Miami Coral, Gables, Florida
,
Laura A. Demarco Counseling Psychology Program University of Miami Coral, Gables, Florida
,
Sara J. Kusel Counseling Psychology Program University of Miami Coral, Gables, Florida
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Robert S. Davidson Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Miami, Florida
Pages 477-487 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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