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Recent Developments in Alcoholism

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  1. Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions, Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131

    William R. Miller

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    Marc Galanter

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Miller, W.R. (2002). Spirituality, Treatment, and Recovery. In: Galanter, M., et al. Recent Developments in Alcoholism. Recent Developments in Alcoholism, vol 16. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47939-7_26

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