Walgreens is training 300 pharmacy staff members to spot mental health warning signs and addiction concerns among customers, reports Fast Company.
The retail giant previously expanded their pharmaceutical options in 2016, launching a telemedicine partnership with provider Breakthrough, and increasing options for treatment, screenings, and awareness through its own website, reports Forbes.
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