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Gillis, H.L., Simpson, C., (1994) Working with substance abusing adolescents through Project Adventure. Addictions Looseleaf Notebook. Aspen: CO: Love Publishing Co.
Gillis, H.L., Simpson, C.A., Thomsen, D.D. & Martin, B.A. (1995) Final evaluation of project adventure’s co-op program for court referred, drug involved youth [on line]. Available: http//:www.aee.org
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You will find more information about Peter's work at Flying Zen Adventure and his continuing research at http://www.flyingzen.com
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