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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

According to the Surgeon General, over 40 percent of those battling substance use disorder also have a mental condition

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Free to use Stressed black man with dreadlocks in psychological office | Alex Green

Free to use Stressed black man with dreadlocks in psychological office | Alex Green

According to the Surgeon General, over 40 percent of those battling substance use disorder also have a mental condition, however, less than half of those people receive treatment for either disorder. Substance misuse may provide a temporary escape, but the long-term effects on mental health can be devastating. Let's break the stigma and prioritize seeking help for substance misuse and mental health struggles. Recovery is possible and worth fighting for. 

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