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MPR News’ senior reporter Riham Feshir reported this week on what it’s like to struggle with drug or alcohol addiction when you are Muslim. She looked at efforts within Minnesota’s Muslim community to break the silence around addiction and to offer culturally competent care. 

For Muslims wrestling with substance abuse, it’s often a silent struggle

Feshir spoke with Angela Davis about her reporting.

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MPR News’ senior reporter Riham Feshir reported this week on what it’s like to struggle with drug or alcohol addiction when you are Muslim. She looked at efforts within Minnesota’s Muslim community to break the silence around addiction and to offer culturally competent care. Feshir spoke with Angela Davis about her reporting.

MPR News' senior reporter Riham Feshir reported this week on what it's like to struggle with drug or alcohol addiction when you are Muslim. She looked at efforts within Minnesota's Muslim community to break the silence around addiction and to offer culturally-competent care. Feshir spoke with Angela Davis about her reporting.

Addiction struggles tougher for Muslims, some try to break the stigma

A waiting room with blue walls, black chairs and a sign.

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