Effectiveness of treatment for alcohol problems: findings of the randomised UK alcohol treatment trial (UKATT)
BMJPublished 8 September 2005Open access
Nick Heather
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The novel social behaviour and network therapy for alcohol problems did not differ significantly in effectiveness from the proved motivational enhancement therapy.
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The novel social behaviour and network therapy for alcohol problems did not differ significantly in effectiveness from the proved motivational enhancement therapy.
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