Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

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Thursday, June 4, 2009

Discussion on the Prevention and Treatment of Mental and Substance Use Disorders and Health Reform

As you know, health reform is a priority for the Obama Administration. As requested by the Department of Health and Human Services, we have sought your input regarding health system reform. Over the past several months you have shared your thoughts with us on how to bring the best possible prevention, health promotion, early intervention, treatment, and recovery services to people in need. This dialogue, as promised, resulted in a document titled Ensuring U.S. Health Reform Includes Prevention and Treatment of Mental and Substance Use Disorders – A Framework for Discussion: Core Consensus Principles. A copy of the Core Consensus Principles is attached. At this time we believe it is important to get back together to discuss briefly the Principles; to inform you about the various pieces of legislation being discussed by Congress and the Administration; and most importantly to continue the dialogue.

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Air date:
Monday, June 08, 2009, 1:00:00 PMTime displayed is Eastern Time, Washington DC Local

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