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Treatment for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders in Five State Medicaid Programs

Posted on December 15, 2008 16:33

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Topics: Co-Occurring Disorders | Medicaid | Mental Health | State Data | Substance Abuse | Treatment

This article profiles and compares Medicaid beneficiaries with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders in five state Medicaid programs.   The study reveals consistent reliance on inpatient and emergency room treatment across state programs regardless of mental disorders severity. 

Clark, R. E., Samnaliev, M., & McGovern, M. P. (2007). Treatment for co-occurring mental and substance use disorders in five state Medicaid programs. Psychiatric Services, 58(7): 942-948. DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.58.7.942.  http://psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/58/7/942exit disclaimer small icon

Authors: Robin E. Clark, Mihail Samnaliev, Mark P. McGovern

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