Addictions with Co-occurring Problems: Statistics and Challenges
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Marie-Josée Fleury1* and Serge Brochu2** 1Montreal Addiction Rehabilitation Centre University Institute, McGill University, Canada 2Montreal Addiction Rehabilitation Centre University Institute, Université de Montréal, Canada *Corresponding author: Marie-Josée Fleury Montreal Addiction Rehabilitation Centre – University Institute, Canada, Tel: 514-385-3490 ext.: 3112; Fax: 514-385-4685; Email: [email protected]
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