Despite Obamacare, a gaping hole in addiction treatment
"The unintended consequence is that you are discriminating against an adult who needs help," said Elizabeth Stanley-Salazar, a vice president at the Phoenix House, which offers drug treatment in a dozen states, including California, Florida and …
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Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
NEW YORK — As the ranks of heroin users rise, increasing numbers of addicts are looking for help but are failing to find it — because there are no beds in packed facilities, treatment is hugely expensive and insurance companies won't pay for …
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