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Research Article

A prospective study of mortality up to eight years after starting treatment for alcohol and drug problems in Stockholm County: 2000–2008

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Pages 402-413 | Received 28 Mar 2011, Accepted 16 Dec 2011, Published online: 18 Jan 2012

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