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Monday, October 1, 2007

New Standards Announced for Treating Substance Use Conditions

Endorsement by 350 Healthcare Organizations Promises to Transform Practice, Improve Health

September 20, 2007

More than 350 American healthcare organizations have endorsed a set of voluntary standards for the treatment of substance use conditions, the National Quality Forum (NQF) recently announced. Adoption of these standards by healthcare providers will dramatically improve the diagnosis and treatment of substance use conditions in the United States.
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