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Addiction
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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports that:
● Approximately 4.5 million people in the United States were non-medical prescription pain reliever users in 2013.
● An estimated 289,000 were current heroin users.
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HHS also estimates:
● Unintentional overdose deaths from prescription pain medications has nearly quadrupled from 1999 to 2013.
● Deaths related to heroin increased 39 percent between 2012 and 2013.
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March 11, 2014
US Surgeon General announces $94 million in federal funding for comprehensive, medication-assisted treatment, particularly for opiate addictions (stemming from the Affordable Care Act).
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Funds will go to:271 medical centers in 45 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
124,000 addicted patients expected to benefit from this expansion in treatment availability.
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Increase the number of patients screened for substance use disorders and connecting more people to treatment
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Increase the number of patients with access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use and other other addiction treatment
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Provide training and educational resources to help medical professionals make informed prescribing decisions
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A total of 5 health centers in Maryland will receive a total of $1.8 million, which is a beacon of hope for many sick and suffering addicts in the state.
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