Only one in 9 individuals in the United States gets the care and treatment they require for addiction and substance abuse. A former Director of National Drug Control Policy, Michael Botticelli is working to end this epidemic and deal with individuals with addictions with compassion, empathy and fairness. In a personal, thoughtful talk, he encourages the millions of Americans in recovery today to make their voices heard and challenge the preconception related to compound use conditions.
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