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Internet therapy versus internet self-help versus no treatment for problematic alcohol use: a randomized controlled trial
Internet therapy versus.pdfBlankers M., Koeter M.W.J., Schippers G.M.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology: 2011, 79(3), p. 330–341.
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How to Deal With Alcohol Addiction
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Alcohol can be the cause of a lot of good times, but it can also be the cause of a lot of pain for many people. Research suggests that alcoholism affects anywhere from 15 to 30 million people at any given time. The effects of having too mucMore >>
Overcoming alcoholism
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Signs and symptoms of alcoholism
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What causes addiction
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What is Alcoholism
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Social and economic problems linked to alcohol use
Social and economic problems linked to alcohol use.pdfAlcohol consumption can have adverse social and economic effects on the individual drinker, the drinker’s immediate environment and society as a whole. Indeed, individuals other than the drinker can be affected, for example, by traffic accidents or violenMore >>
Drunk Driving: The Dangers
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