Unfortunately, until evidence based drug rehabilitation treatment becomes available to all Americans, societal costs associated with drug abuse will continue to escalate with millions falling into the “treatment gap.” The current costs and the limited availability of drug rehabilitation/treatment eclipse all opportunities for the majority of addicts desiring such services (National Institute on Drug Abuse 2012, 15). Therefore; drug abuse rehabilitation funding, availability, and quality of care coupled with vocational services should immediately demand the nation’s attention.
Undeniably, the societal costs of drug abuse through crime included $15 billion to victims in 2007 and $179 billion in government expenses. As a result, the government’s …show more content…
Conservatives decry the transfer of income from society to drug users for rehabilitation, translating such maneuvers as welfare and unfathomable leniency for criminal behavior (Timberlake 2001, 187). Yet, the proximity to urban residence and non-Republican party affiliation dictates a more favorable viewpoint towards spending on drug rehabilitation (Nielson, Bonn, and Wilson 2010, 161).
The perceptions involving the outcomes of drug rehabilitation vary significantly and influence the individual’s value of such programs. Clearly, when viewing long term abstinence and recidivism rates, one may suggest drug abuse treatment as a failure. However, if reduction is the desired outcome, the savings from reductions in drug usage, crime, and associated health costs significantly outweigh treatment costs (262). Benefits not easily quantified such as the ability to achieve employment, reduction in the spread of AIDS, and family harmony; also translate into treatment advantages (Sindelar and Fiellin 2001, …show more content…
The greater part of drug abuse treatment obtained derives through health plans, but with the majority of drug dependent individuals possessing little or no income and no health insurance, the options remain limited (Cartwright and Salano 2003, 247). Even with the Affordable Care Act and overwhelmed social programs, large sections of the population still slip into the void of no treatment. At last in 2014, twenty six states initiated the of inclusion indigent and childless adults into Medicaid Managed Care for substance abuse services (Boozang, Bacharach, and Detty 2014,
Undeniably, the societal costs of drug abuse through crime included $15 billion to victims in 2007 and $179 billion in government expenses. As a result, the government’s …show more content…
Conservatives decry the transfer of income from society to drug users for rehabilitation, translating such maneuvers as welfare and unfathomable leniency for criminal behavior (Timberlake 2001, 187). Yet, the proximity to urban residence and non-Republican party affiliation dictates a more favorable viewpoint towards spending on drug rehabilitation (Nielson, Bonn, and Wilson 2010, 161).
The perceptions involving the outcomes of drug rehabilitation vary significantly and influence the individual’s value of such programs. Clearly, when viewing long term abstinence and recidivism rates, one may suggest drug abuse treatment as a failure. However, if reduction is the desired outcome, the savings from reductions in drug usage, crime, and associated health costs significantly outweigh treatment costs (262). Benefits not easily quantified such as the ability to achieve employment, reduction in the spread of AIDS, and family harmony; also translate into treatment advantages (Sindelar and Fiellin 2001, …show more content…
The greater part of drug abuse treatment obtained derives through health plans, but with the majority of drug dependent individuals possessing little or no income and no health insurance, the options remain limited (Cartwright and Salano 2003, 247). Even with the Affordable Care Act and overwhelmed social programs, large sections of the population still slip into the void of no treatment. At last in 2014, twenty six states initiated the of inclusion indigent and childless adults into Medicaid Managed Care for substance abuse services (Boozang, Bacharach, and Detty 2014,