Letter To Substance Abuse Case Study

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Dr. Hodges,

Can I email you a letter that I'm working on to send to Chemical Addictions Program, Inc. (CAPS)? CAPS is a substance abuse treatment center that does inpatient and outpatient care. I am trying my best to intern there in August because I really need that experience. I would love it if you will proofread it for me and offer your suggestions.

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