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Deciding to seek treatment for substance use disorder is a significant step. For those currently employed, the fear of jeopardizing…
People often have an idea of what a person struggling with substance use disorder looks like that is inaccurate. In…
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According to the public health department, “a higher percentage of adults in Chicago report any alcohol use compared to adults…