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Robin Kelly: “Black individuals generally entered addiction treatment 4 to 5 years later than White individuals.”

On the recordApril 13, 2021
Black individuals generally entered addiction treatment 4 to 5 years later than White individuals.
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Robin Kelly
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing racial disparities in addiction treatment access.

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