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Addiction treatment in the mid-1990s
R A Rawson1, P Marinelli-Casey, J L Obert
1Matrix Center, Matrix/UCLA Alcoholism and Addiction Medicine Service, USA.
Behavioral Healthcare Tomorrow
|August 6, 1994
Summary
The American healthcare system is rapidly changing, impacting addiction treatment services. This article explores the future structure, content, and financing of substance abuse treatment over the next 3-5 years.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare System Transformation
- Addiction Treatment Services
Background:
- The American healthcare system is undergoing rapid and significant changes.
- These transformations are increasingly influencing the addiction treatment field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe how healthcare changes will affect substance abuse treatment.
- To outline the anticipated evolution in structure, content, and financing of addiction services over the next 3-5 years.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current healthcare trends.
- Projection of future impacts on addiction treatment.
Main Results:
- Anticipated shifts in the operational and financial aspects of addiction care.
- Potential changes in the delivery and scope of substance abuse treatment services.
Conclusions:
- The addiction treatment field must adapt to evolving healthcare landscapes.
- Understanding these upcoming changes is crucial for stakeholders in substance abuse treatment.