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Youth Involved in AA-Related Helping Less Likely to Test Positive for Alcohol and Drugs

AA-meeting-12-7-12 Youth who become active in Alcoholics Anonymous-related helping (AAH) while they are in treatment are less likely to test positive for alcohol and drugs during treatment, a new study finds.

Parity Act Leads to Gains in Substance Abuse Treatment, but With Cost Increases

pills-and-money- The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, which makes it easier to gain access to substance abuse and mental health treatment, has increased care, but at an added cost, a new study concludes.

Eight Percent of Men, Three Percent of Women are Heavy Drinkers

Beer-toast-cropped A new study finds 8 percent of men and 3 percent of women are heavy drinkers, according to government guidelines.

Children of Women With Alcohol Disorder in Pregnancy Have Greater SIDS Risk

Pregnant Children whose mothers are diagnosed with an alcohol disorder in pregnancy, or within a year after giving birth, are three times more likely to die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), compared with infants whose mothers do not have an alcohol disorder, a new study finds.

“Essential Health Benefits” Rule Covers Drug Addiction and Alcohol Abuse Treatment

Insurance-Claim-Form The federal government on Wednesday issued a final rule on "essential health benefits" that most health insurance plans must offer next year, including treatment of drug addiction and alcohol abuse.

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