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After leaving addiction treatment, young adults often face homelessness
Washington state lawmakers have pledged to provide support for this at-risk group by the end of the year.
Allegra Abramo
Allegra is a freelance writer whose stories and photos have appeared in ProPublica, NBCNews.com, InvestigateWest, and other local and national outlets.
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