Addiction Is a Choice
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Jeffrey A. Schaler., & Jeffrey A. Schaler|AUTHOR. (2011). Addiction Is a Choice . Open Court.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jeffrey A. Schaler and Jeffrey A. Schaler|AUTHOR. 2011. Addiction Is a Choice. Open Court.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jeffrey A. Schaler and Jeffrey A. Schaler|AUTHOR. Addiction Is a Choice Open Court, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jeffrey A. Schaler, and Jeffrey A. Schaler|AUTHOR. Addiction Is a Choice Open Court, 2011.
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Full title | addiction is a choice |
Author | schaler jeffrey a |
Grouping Category | book |
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