Annals of Epidemiology
Volume 17, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages S55-S62 , May 2007

Investigating the Association Between Moderate Drinking and Mental Health

  • Nady El-Guebaly, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Nady el-Guebaly, MD, Foothills Hospital, Addiction Centre, 1403 29th St NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 2T9, Canada.

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doi: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2007.01.013

Annals of Epidemiology
Volume 17, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages S55-S62 , May 2007

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