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PENDLETON — Rob Brown is on a mission to help more Eastern Oregonians struggling with addiction to get the help they need.
Brown said the biggest obstacle for people getting help is a lack of knowledge and understanding of resources. Key to overcoming those hurdles is spreading the word about the value of peer mentors.
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