Attitudes and beliefs of the general public about treatment for alcohol problems.
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چکیده
“alcoholism” and regulatory control measures has been studied in previous research, there has been little attention given to the public’s attitudes, beliefs and opinions regarding substance abuse treatment. This brief report summarizes data from a 1993 public opinion survey in Ontario, Canada, which included questions about a range of issues, including public opinions and beliefs about treatment for alcohol problems.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique
دوره 88 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997