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State Project Aims to Help Patients With Behavioral Disorders

Texas' health department has embarked on a $10 million project aimed at preventing people with mental health or substance abuse issues from developing chronic diseases.

by Kate McGee, KUT News

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Texas' health department has embarked on a $10 million project aimed at preventing people with mental health or substance abuse issues from developing chronic diseases.

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Kate McGee

KUT NEWS

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