Affordable Care Act Expands Coverage for Addiction Treatment

Affordable Care Act expands coverage for addiction treatment

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Drug treatment experts and public health officials said they see an increase in heroin use that is accompanying a rise in prescription opioid abuse by young people. A report released by the L.A. Department of Public Health Monday said drug overdose is … Read more on 89.3 KPCC

Does Calling Heroin Addiction A Brain Disease Help Avoid Tragedies Like Philip …

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The dominant model for addiction treatment in the United States is the 12-step approach promoted by Alcoholics Anonymous, which describes addiction as a disease yet advocates what amounts to a spiritual cure—one that does not seem to work better than … Read more on Forbes

Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death Highlights Need for New Addiction Treatment …

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Addiction Treatment PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Feb. 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Addiction experts are speaking out over Philip Seymour Hoffman's probable overdose death as a tragedy that could have been prevented. But according to Scott … Read more on TippNews DAILY