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    Scott Tonigan, J. (2008). Alcoholics Anonymous Outcomes and Benefits. In: Kaskutas, L., Galanter, M. (eds) Recent Developments in Alcoholism. Recent Developments in Alcoholism, vol 18. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-77725-2_20

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