New York 1/28/2010 12:27:20 AM
Affordable Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Treatment takes center stage in Health Care Debate
A large subset of Americans - drug addicts and alcoholics unable receive drug rehabiliation
NEW YORK | CONNECTICUT - As President Obama prepares for his first State of The Union address, many expect him to address why so many Americans are angry and dissatisfied with the course that the country is on. Many pundits are growing more and more critical of a main initiative Obama's Presidency - health care reform. After the results of the recent elections many anticipate that health care reform will take a back seat on Senator's 2010 agendas, as they will shift their focus to more voter friendly topics. A byproduct of this environment is that health care reform now hangs in the balance. Looking at the numbers we see that 1 in 6 Americans are uninsured. Overall health care costs continue to skyrocket with annual premiums of insurance expected to increase an average 18%. With all of these factors, one subset of the American population discover daily how not having access to health care has fatal consequences. With an estimate of over 26 million Americans who abuse drugs and alcohol - treatment is a luxury that they cannot afford.
It is estimated that the national average daily stay in a drug addiction treatment program is $1250, a cost that’s prohibitive to most people in need of these services. When you factor in the lack of treatment information and outreach services that are available to drug users and alcoholics - these three variables form the core reasons why individuals who make the decision to get treatment / and or to stop using drugs and alcohol do not end up getting the help that they need to change their lives.
One Addiction Treatment Center providing services in New York and Connecticut saw the need for affordable alcohol and drug treatment. For the past 12 years, Mountainside Rehab Center has been providing affordable alcohol and drug addiction treatment to those who may not be able to otherwise afford it. Their programs are cutting-edge, intuitive, flexible and empathetic- all the qualities of a top-rate residential program.
“Over a decade ago, we established ourselves as providers of quality drug addiction treatment. In addition, we were pioneers in providing affordable drug rehab in a comfortable, beautiful and relaxing environment. Those ideals have remained constant and today we are still determined to provide the best, most affordable drug treatment program available. At a per diem cost of $360, other programs pale in comparison. We’ve set out to help people recover from the addictions that prevent them from becoming productive assets to society. By providing quality, personalized care at a rate that is affordable for most, we believe we’ve put individuals in the position to become the best they can be. The next step is up to them.”
Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center is a comprehensive and innovative provider of treatment for individuals suffering from drug addiction and alcoholism. Mountainside’s licensed and certified counselors, social workers and clinical treatment team and staff are dedicated to providing an unsurpassed treatment experience to its clients. With diverse areas of expertise, the treatment team works collaboratively with each client and their family to ensure that an individualized treatment plan is designed that will treat not just the symptoms, but the whole individual. With professionalism and compassion, each client is guided through every stage of recovery and encouraged to participate in a wide variety of evidence-based and cutting edge innovative treatment options.
In addition to its licensed and credentialed counselors, social workers and clinical staff, Mountainside’s medical services include our Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with specialization in drug addiction and alcoholism treatment. Psychiatric services are available when needed.
If you or someone you love is in need of treatment or if you have questions please contact us at: 800-762-5433
