Millions of Americans today receive health care for mental or substance-use problems and illnesses. These conditions are the leading cause of combined disability and death of women and the second highest of men. Effective addiction treatments exist and continually improve.
However, as with general health care, deficiencies in drug rehab delivery prevent many from receiving appropriate drug rehab treatments. That situation has serious consequences--for people who have the conditions; for their loved ones; for the workplace; for the education, welfare, and justice systems; and for our nation as a whole.
A previous Institute of Medicine report, Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century (2001), put forth a strategy for improving health care overall. However, health care for mental and substance-use conditions has a number of distinctive characteristics, such as the greater use of coercion into drug rehab, separate care delivery systems, a less developed quality measurement infrastructure, and a differently structured marketplace. These and other differences raised questions about whether the Quality Chasm approach is applicable to health care for mental and substance-use conditions and, if so, how it should be applied. This report, Improving the Quality of Health Care for Mental and Substance-Use Conditions: Quality Chasm Series, examines those differences, finds that the Quality Chasm framework is applicable to health care for mental and substance-use conditions, and describes a multifaceted and comprehensive strategy to do so. The strategy addresses issues pertaining to health care for both mental and substance-use conditions and the essential role that health care for both plays in improving overall health and health care. In doing so it details the actions required to achieve those ends-actions required of clinicians; health care organizations; health plans; purchasers; state, local, and federal governments; and all parties involved in health care for mental and substance-use conditions.
If you are looking for a quality substance abuse treatment facility try calling the national substance abuse treatment helpline at 1-800-511-9225 or go to www.recoveryconnection.org.
Inpatient Drug Detox Program or Outpatient Drug Detox Program - Your Choice
There are two types of drug rehab programs, inpatient drug detox programs and outpatient drug rehab programs. While the outpatient drug detox program certainly might appear more convenient, we are looking for results not convenience.
Exploring the Landscape of LGBTQ+ Friendly Alcohol Detox Programs
In the realm of addiction recovery, LGBTQ+ friendly alcohol detox programs stand out as a beacon of hope for those seeking a supportive and understanding environment during their journey to sobriety. Despite the plethora of detox programs that promise a pain-free experience, the reality is that detoxification is inherently challenging. However, the added layer of finding a program that is sensitive to the unique needs of the LGBTQ+ community can make the search for quality care even more daunting.
The GLBT Community and Their Need for Substance Abuse Treatment
People who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) represent a substantial minority of the U.S. population, yet pervasive prejudice and stigma often inhibit the development and provision of appropriate drug rehab and dual diagnosis services for them.
