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Drug Abuse And Reimburse

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Drug misuse is worldwide issue that has to be discussed due to its effects on clinical and societal aspects. It causes a toxicity all over the body. Drug abuse (DA) has severe and well documented societal consequences. The World Health Organization recommends tracking of population trends for effective responses in treatment of drug abuse and give a proper health care.1
One of the most difficult decisions which government policy makers face are drug abuse treatment programs to pay and where to set reimbursement rates. In a general principle, just the programs that achieve some benefits should be paid, and reimbursement rates should meet the economic cost of service provision, clinical outcomes, and economic benefits.
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With treatment, substance-dependent persons enjoy productive and healthy lives. Instead of having health risks, committing crimes, and requiring public support, recovering individuals create positive achievements to society through their work and creativity. Recovery is the process of initiating and ability to maintain abstinence from addictive drug use. It also involves making personal and interpersonal changes. Whether an individual is addicted to or abusing alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or a combination of these, the most important goal is to discontinue the use of alcohol and/or …show more content…

Relapse prevention is important due to the addiction is a chronic and relapsing disorder. Relapse prevention strategies are based on assessing an individual 's "triggers"– those events, people, situations, places, thoughts, and activities–that re-kindle the need for drugs. Strategies for these are then developed.
5. Accountability of treatment programs is necessary for determining the success of specific approaches and methods. The need for the program, its integrity, and its results, including social adjustment, abstinence, and reduction of criminal behavior by those treated in the program, must be evaluated. 4
For those who are dependent or addicted, treatment for substance abuse is crucial in controlling their substance abuse and improving their health and social functioning. Without treatment, substance abuse may ultimately be fatal because of the risk of overdose, related suicides and homicides, and infectious diseases and other assaults to one 's health. Yet few voluntarily seek treatment. Cessation of drug use is very difficult and treatment programs can be demanding and intense.
However, for those who enter and remain in treatment, the news is often positive. Research indicates that treatment is effective and many drug- and alcohol-involved persons respond favorably to a diversity of treatment

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