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John McCain: “I think there is a growing consensus around this issue of treating addiction like a disease.”

On the recordApril 12, 2016
I think there is a growing consensus around this issue of treating addiction like a disease.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain advocates for viewing addiction as a disease to reduce stigma and improve treatment.

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