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Becoming a doctor takes years of dedication and focus. But, what happens when a doctor finds herself in the patient’s chair?Becoming a doctor takes years of dedication and focus. But, what happens when a doctor finds herself in the patient’s chair? Dr. Va

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Many people’s recovery journeys begin at an in-patient treatment center. But, what happens after you leave that controlled environment?Many people’s recovery journeys begin at an in-patient treatment center. But, what happens after you leave that controll

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