Substance Treatment (Boston) – 7/23/2009 – July 23, 2009 – Summer Town Hall Tour – Boston – Governor Patrick hosted a town hall meeting to discuss issues with residents. In this video, the Governor responds to a question concerning substance treatment courts and post-release treatment programs. Learn more at www.mass.govPlease note that we have enabled comments so visitors can discuss videos with each other. All comments are moderated in accordance with our YouTube comment policy (please see www.mass.gov for details). If you have any feedback, questions or comments for the governor’s office, please contact us at www.mass.gov

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