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“Let’s get Wasted!” and Other Apps: Characteristics, Acceptability, and Use of Alcohol-Related Smartphone Applications

“Let’s get Wasted!” and Other Apps: Characteristics, Acceptability, and Use of Alcohol-Related Smartphone Applications

“Let’s get Wasted!” and Other Apps: Characteristics, Acceptability, and Use of Alcohol-Related Smartphone Applications

Authors of this article:

Emma R Weaver1 ;   Danielle R Horyniak1, 2 ;   Rebecca Jenkinson1 ;   Paul Dietze1, 2 ;   Megan SC Lim1, 2
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