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Peoria’s drinking problem prompts city and industry action
Peoria faces a high alcoholism rate with about 10 000 among 127 000 residents. The Caterpillar plant and United Auto Workers unit back treatment efforts at state hospital and private facilities. Local groups opened detoxification centers and plan rehab capacity while Mayor O’Brien’s public admission sparks stigma reduction and more help.
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Hyster
Peoria
Illinois Department of Mental Health
Hiram Walker
Pabst
Peoria State Hospital
Lexington House Corporation
Caterpillar Tractor Corp
Peoria Area
United Auto Workers Local 974
Sober House
Edwin Chapin
The
Alcoholism Council
Iowa
Harold E. Hughes
O’brien
Caterpillar