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Commentary on Kelly et al. (2010): Alcoholics Anonymous, alcoholism recovery, global health and quality of life

  1. WILLIAM L. WHITE

Article first published online: 10 MAR 2010

DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2009.02883.x

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Addiction

Addiction

Volume 105, Issue 4, pages 637–638, April 2010

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WHITE, W. L. (2010), Commentary on Kelly et al. (2010): Alcoholics Anonymous, alcoholism recovery, global health and quality of life. Addiction, 105: 637–638. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2009.02883.x

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  1. Chestnut Health Systems, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA. E-mail: bwhite@chestnut.org

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  1. Issue published online: 10 MAR 2010
  2. Article first published online: 10 MAR 2010

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