Emerging Biomarkers of Alcohol Consumption: Clinical and Forensic Applications
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Alcohol-related problems are typically associated with medical, economic and social issues. The reduction of the problem can only occur if effective strategies to prevent, diagnose and treat alcohol abuse are
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