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Alcohol in Suicide Attempts and Completions

2005; Slack Incorporated (United States); Volume: 35; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3928/00485713-20050601-08

1938-2456

Michael Gossop,

Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

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