Substance Abuse
Closing the Addictions Gap. Unforseen Benefits: Addictions Treatment Reduces Health Care Costs. White Paper by the Open Society Institute
Expanding Alcohol/Drug Treatment: An Investment in Health Care Cost Containment and Public Safety. Presentation by Douglas Allen, Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, State of Washington.
HealthTeamWorks – Guidelines for Alcohol and Substance Abuse (SBIRT)
Investing in Substance Abuse Treatment: An Essential Strategy for Financially Pressured Times. Presentation by Dr. Joan Dilonardo, Ph.D., R.N., Briefing for the Colorado Legislature, 2008.
Medicaid Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Benefit Performance Audit – Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. Prepared by the Colorado Office of the State Auditor, November 2010.
National Council News
- Survey Finds Behavioral Health Professionals Earn Less Than Fast Food Workers April 11, 2011
- 2011 Class Chosen for National Council Psychiatric Leadership Program April 7, 2011
- National Council Leadership Program to Eliminate Health Disparities March 14, 2011
- Experienced Voices Portray the Real Needs of Persons with Mental Illness March 14, 2011