Alcohol and Drug Dependence Treatment: Beginning Phase
2023-24 Edition
Why is starting treatment quickly important if you have a problem with alcohol or drugs?
It is important to start treatment when you are diagnosed with a problem with or dependence on alcohol or drugs. You are more likely to stop misusing alcohol or drugs if you start treatment services quickly and complete the care.
How should doctors treat alcohol and drug dependence?
If you are diagnosed with a substance use disorder, your doctor can help you quickly start treatment services after the diagnosis. By starting care soon after diagnosis, it is more likely that you will be able to successfully stop misusing substances. By starting care soon after diagnosis, it is more likely that you will be able to successfully stop misusing alcohol or drugs.
What do the stars mean?
The scores show how well each health plan did at making sure teen or adult patients 13 years of age and older, who have a substance use disorder diagnosis, started treatment services within 14 days of being diagnosed. A higher score means more patients got the right care at the right time.
The scores are based on information from at least 30 health plan member administrative records in 2022.
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