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Research Article

Avoidance Coping as a Vulnerability Factor for Negative Drinking Consequences Among Injury Survivors Experiencing PTSD Symptoms:An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study

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Pages 234-244 | Received 23 Aug 2022, Accepted 10 Mar 2023, Published online: 09 Apr 2023

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