An excellent 2008 National Conference web article on addiction

[Thunderwolf, MSN, RN]

an excellent article that discusses (each are links below):

• how many individuals have substance use disorders?

• what are the latest advances in addiction treatment?

• can you treat addiction with pharmaceuticals?

• what are the latest advances in the treatment of co-occurring mental illness and addiction?

• who pays for addiction treatment services?

• what addiction treatment services are covered by medicaid?

• what does insurance parity legislation achieve?

• is funding addiction treatment cost effective for states?

• what are drug courts, diversion programs and sentencing reform?

• what barriers prevent people from entering treatment?

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taken from:

http://www.ncsl.org/programs/health/forum/faq_substanceabuse.htm