Combating addiction: Should Congress require equitable insurance coverage for substance-abuse treatment?

Article Abstract:

The legislation that ensures better treatment to people suffering from mental illness or chemical-addiction by providing them an insurance coverage for the treatment is a very big debatable issue in the Congress. The review shows that though the legislation seems to be highly a cost-effective and helpful approach towards treating such addicts, some people feel that such treatments are unethical and does not really work, as overcoming an addiction is just a question of mental and moral stability.

Government domestic functions, Financial management, United States. Congress, Insurance, Health policy

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Combating addiction: The issues

Article Abstract:

Addiction is a compulsory habit developed in people, wherein people feel a loss of control and get used to various things, including the use of drugs and tobacco or shopping due to some psychological and mental problems and disorders. Scientists are adopting many new measures and techniques to help addicts understand the disadvantages of their addiction, so that people can get over it by undergoing proper substance-abuse treatment.

Science & research, Psychological aspects, Research, Prevention, Drug abuse, Addiction

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