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Substance abuse and managed care

C V Wilson1

  • 1Mustard Seed, Inc., University of California, Los Angeles.

New Directions for Mental Health Services
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
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Substance abuse became a major healthcare crisis by the late 1980s. This chapter examines the crisis origins and recent shifts in substance abuse treatment and care.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health Policy
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Substance abuse emerged as a significant and unmanageable healthcare issue by the late 1980s.
  • The escalating crisis necessitated a deeper understanding of its contributing factors and evolving landscape.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explicate the reasons behind the substance abuse crisis in healthcare.
  • To analyze recent changes and developments within the field of substance abuse treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of healthcare data related to substance abuse.
  • Review of policy changes and their impact on addiction care.
  • Examination of trends in substance abuse treatment modalities.

Main Results:

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  • Identified key factors contributing to the substance abuse crisis.
  • Documented significant shifts in healthcare approaches to substance abuse.
  • Highlighted the dynamic nature of addiction treatment and policy.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the historical context is crucial for addressing the ongoing substance abuse epidemic.
  • Continuous adaptation of treatment strategies and healthcare policies is essential for effective substance abuse management.