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International Journal of Psychology & Behavior Analysis Volume 4 (2018), Article ID 4:IJPBA-155, 7 pages
https://doi.org/10.15344/2455-3867/2018/155
Original Article
The Role of Mindfulness in Treating Addictive Disorders and Rehabilitation

Kathirasan K

Centre for Mindfulness, Midview City, 573969, Singapore
Mr. Kathirasan K, Centre for Mindfulness, Midview City, 573969, Singapore; E-mail: kathir@centreformindfulness.sg
12 July 2018; 19 November 2018; 21 November 2018
Kathirasan K (2018) The Role of Mindfulness in Treating Addictive Disorders and Rehabilitation. Int J Psychol Behav Anal 4: 155. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2455-3867/2018/155

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