Evidence and morality in harm-reduction debates: can we use value-neutral arguments to achieve value-driven goals?
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عنوان ژورنال: Palgrave Communications
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2055-1045
DOI: 10.1057/s41599-018-0119-3