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Progress report: Delaware expands access to addiction treatment, but challenges remain

Posted on February 3, 2020

Originally published February 3, 2020 by WDEL
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Delaware Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long addresses audience

The substance use disorder and mental health advisory panel Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium reported that it had met the majority of its first year goals. Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, who leads the group of health and legal professionals, policymakers and community members, said it had focused on combating stigma and helping with insurance issues, targeting populations – including people with disabilities – disproportionately affected by substance use

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