The former congressman, now best-selling author and nonprofit leader, has dedicated his life to improving the lives of those working through mental illness, addiction and other brain diseases.
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Patrick J. Kennedy spoke with USA Today/Media Planet for their Future of Personal Health issue focused on addressing addiction and ending the opioid crisis. Read more.