Thai men's experiences of alcohol addiction and treatment.
Background: Men are overrepresented with regard to alcohol addiction and in terms of alcohol treatment worldwide. In Thailand, alcohol consumption continues to rise, but few of those afflicted with alcohol addiction attend alcohol treatment programs, even though there is universal care for all. No c...
| Published in: | Global Health Action Vol. 8; pp. 1 - 9 |
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| Format: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2015 Supplement S1
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