This NPR story suggests that there is a good opportunity right now for passing parity legislation. The story never mentions addiction treatment. In the past, every time they get close to passing comprehensive parity (mental health and addiction), they drop addiction. We’ll see what happens with this go-round.
Published by Jason Schwartz
I have been an addiction professional and social worker since 1994. I started blogging in 2005 as the Clinical Director at Dawn Farm. I currently serve as the Director of Social Work and Spiritual Care for a healthcare system. I've also served as the Director of Behavioral Health at another hospital. I'm also a lecturer at Eastern Michigan University’s School of Social Work.
Views expressed here are my own.
Keep in mind that the field, the contexts in which the field operates, and my views have changed over time.
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Recovery Review 
Michael Long’s case offers a compelling example that happens all to often in communities. Many states still do not recognize the importance of adequate mental health care and treatment.
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