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The role of Muslim faith-based programs in transforming the lives of people suffering with mental health and addiction problems

Ehsan JozaghiSchool of Criminology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Muhammad AsadullahSchool of Criminology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Azim DahyaASPIRE Program, Muslim Food Bank and Community Services, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Pages 587-593 | Received 13 Aug 2015, Accepted 17 Oct 2015, Published online: 06 Apr 2016

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