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What Is Substance Abuse Treatment? A Booklet for Families

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This brochure is for family members of people living with substance use disorders. It answers questions about substance use disorders, their symptoms, different types of treatment, and recovery. The brochure also addresses concerns of children of parents living with substance use disorders.

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SMA14-4126
Publication Date
January 2014
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