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To Cite this Article: Zakaria, E., & Ibrahim, F. (2022). Drug Abuse Impact on Early Phases of Marriage (1 to 5 Years): Exploring the Drug Addicted Wives Experiences. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(10), 1651– 1661.
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