Residential Alcohol Treatment Can Help Control Drinking

Residential Alcohol Treatment Can Help Control Drinking

MAINE COMPASS: Social stigma of drug addiction creates roadblocks to recovery
We cannot effectively address the societal problem of substance abuse unless we encourage individuals to seek treatment, and treatment will not be effective as long as we view those suffering from addiction as social pariahs. I hope that as we grapple … Read more on Morning Sentinel

Officials say resources for teens are lacking
Lincoln County and Ruidoso don't have the community resources needed to treat teenagers with drug addiction problems — whether it be prescription or illicit, say school administrators and representatives of community agencies. … There is no … Read more on Ruidoso News

Rule Spells Out How Insurers Must Cover Mental Health Care
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 requires health plans that offer benefits for mental health and substance use to cover them to the same extent that they cover medical and surgical care. Among other things, the law prohibits … Read more on KOSU