Health Law Could Overwhelm Addiction Services

Published April 23, 2013

Health law could overwhelm addiction services
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
CHICAGO – It has been 60 years since doctors concluded that addiction was a disease that could be treated, but today the condition still dwells on the fringes of the medical community. Only one cent of every health-care dollar in the United States goes to addiction, and few alcoholics and drug addicts get care. One huge barrier, say many experts, has been a lack of health insurance.
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National Study: Teen Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs Up 33 Percent Since 2008, Stimulants Contributing to …
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Parents' Lax Attitudes and Behavior Linked to Teen Rx Drug Misuse and Abuse Nearly One-Third of Parents Believe Stimulants Can Improve Academic Performance, Even for Teens Who Do Not Have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder NEW YORK, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ –…
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