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National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse Website

National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse Website

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National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse

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The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University offers a unique think/action tank that engages all diciplines to study every form of substance abuse as it affects our society. The site organizes and provides links to publications, news, research and programs, resources and other related links.

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drug abuse, marijuana, tobacco

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alcoholism, chemical dependency, narcotics, smoking, casa, national center on addiction and substance abuse, effects of illicit drugs

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