Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Brace for New Insurance Coverage
But within the coming year, these untreated individuals will have health insurance thanks to the new law, and as part of that coverage, they will have the option of drug and alcohol counseling and treatment, which will now be classified as an …
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Awards for raising drug prevention and treatment awareness
The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse honored those on the front lines fighting addiction. Medical reporter Meg Farris emceed as people who work in prevention and treatment were given awards. A community leadership award was handed out to Major …
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Millions more to get coverage for addiction, alcoholism treatment, but can the …
In a major break with the past, 3 million to 5 million people with drug and alcohol problems — from homeless drug addicts to working moms who drink too much — suddenly will become eligible for insurance coverage under the new health care overhaul.
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