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Number of People Seeking Addiction Treatment Could Double Under New Health Law

Number of People Seeking Addiction Treatment Could Double Under New Health Law
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The number of people seeking addiction treatment could double under the Affordable Care Act, the Associated Press reports. Under the new law, four million people with drug and alcohol problems will become eligible for… Continue reading

Addiction Treatment: How Obamacare Could Revolutionize Addiction Treatment – ThinkProgress

How Obamacare Could Revolutionize Addiction Treatment – ThinkProgress
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How Obamacare Could Revolutionize Addiction Treatment
ThinkProgress
Obamacare's treatment of alcoholism and other drug addiction as chronic diseases that must be covered by insurance plans could lead to as many as 40 million Americans entering rehabilitation programs, according… Continue reading

Addiction Treatment: Big Changes for Addiction Treatment Predicted Under Obamacare – Kaiser Health News

Big Changes For Addiction Treatment Predicted Under Obamacare – Kaiser Health News
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Big Changes For Addiction Treatment Predicted Under Obamacare
Kaiser Health News
An estimated 40 million people could enter treatment because the health law recognizes drug addiction and alcoholism as chronic diseases that must be… Continue reading

Midwife-Led Care Linked to Fewer Premature Births

Midwife-led care linked to fewer premature births
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In some countries, including the U.S., an obstetrician or family doctor takes responsibility for women's care during pregnancy, but midwives may assist the expectant mother in preparing for pregnancy and deciding when a doctor's… Continue reading

Kennedy Stands Against Medical Marijuana Accessibility

Kennedy stands against medical marijuana accessibility
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“My opinion is based on science, not politics,” Kennedy said during a recent interview at the Community Health Center of Cape Cod. A congressman for 16 years from Rhode Island, he was here to deliver a … When he… Continue reading

Addiction Treatment: Weight Loss Drug Could Help Curb Cocaine Addictions – Zee News

Weight loss drug could help curb cocaine addictions – Zee News
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Weight loss drug could help curb cocaine addictions
Zee News
Washington: The drug topiramate, typically used to treat epilepsy and more recently weight loss, could also help people get rid of their cocaine and alcohol… Continue reading