Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 82, Issue 1 , Pages 77-84 , 1 October 2004

Use of prescription medications and complementary and alternative medicines to treat depressive and anxiety symptoms: results from a community sample

Received 22 May 2003 ,Revised 29 September 2003 ,Accepted 29 September 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2003.09.013

Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 82, Issue 1 , Pages 77-84 , 1 October 2004

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