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Maggie Hassan: “One of the reasons I am so grateful to Mrs. Deutscher and her family is because when people stand up and talk about…”

On the recordMay 16, 2017
One of the reasons I am so grateful to Mrs. Deutscher and her family is because when people stand up and talk about their experiences, and help us to understand the disease, that really makes a difference.
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Maggie Hassan
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Hassan emphasizes the importance of sharing experiences to combat stigma around substance abuse.

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