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Jeanne Shaheen: We are not talking about just treating overdoses and heroin and opioid abuse, but often there is a mental health issue…

On the recordMarch 2, 2016
We are not talking about just treating overdoses and heroin and opioid abuse, but often there is a mental health issue that accompanies that.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen emphasizes the need for integrated treatment for substance abuse and mental health.

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