At its core, addiction to alcohol or other drugs is a chronic, relapsing condition, much like high blood pressure, asthma, or diabetes. Treatment for addiction can be as effective as treatments for other chronic conditions.

Yet rampant discrimination against people with addictions restricts their access to education, housing, employment, financial assistance, and health care, which often discourages people from seeking treatment.

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Send your state legislators recommendations to end discrimination against people with addictions and improve their access to treatment.