DON'T DIE Wisconsin
DON'T DIE WISCONSIN
The DOCTOR IS IN
The DOCTOR IS IN
The DOCTOR IS IN
Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Dr. Arassi discusses addiction, medication treatments, and the importance of support structures on 'Don't Die Wisconsin'.
Explicit
84 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
Transformative
Engaging
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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