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Aims Previously reported research suggests a dependence syndrome for areca nut use, though well‐designed studies are virtually non‐existent. The goal of this study was to examine evidence of areca dependence in a sample of areca‐only (i.e. no tobacco) chewers using modified measurement scales.
Design A purposive sample of chewers, identified via local informants and advertisements, was surveyed...