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    "body_md": "Alaska veterans needing serious addiction and trauma treatment have had to fly to the Lower 48 to get it, and that's about to change. Hope Valley Health and Wellness launches April 20 in Wasilla with residential care, detox, and long-term recovery support built specifically for veterans and first responders.\n\nThe program is designed to treat the trauma underneath the substance use, not just the symptoms on the surface. Residents move through detox, then into residential care, and get connected to sober living and ongoing support on the other end.\n\nThe Mat-Su has one of the largest veteran populations in the state, with families connected to military bases spread across Palmer, Wasilla, and Big Lake.",
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