Open Society Foundations: Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap This national program is designed to create awareness of-and increase resources to close-an alarming gap in the availability of drug and alcohol addiction treatment for Americans who need it. Defining the Addiction Treatment Gap: Data Summary http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/articles_publications/publications/data-summary-20100916 This summary of data related to drug and alcohol addiction and treatment is designed to provide a statistical context for efforts to close America's addiction treatment gap, including the design of an addiction treatment benefit as part of health care reform implementation. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:06:41 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/articles_publications/publications/data-summary-20100916 New Data Show Millions of Americans with Alcohol and Drug Addiction Could Benefit from Health Care Reform http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/news/health-care-reform-20100916 If implemented properly, federal health care reform legislation could help remove financial barriers to treatment for millions of Americans, according to the Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap initiative. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:31:25 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/news/health-care-reform-20100916 Issue Brief #7: Implementing Health Care Reform-Benefit Design Provides Opportunity to Reduce Addiction Treatment Gap http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/articles_publications/publications/brief7-20100916 The March 2010 passage of health care reform means millions more Americans will have insurance coverage for addiction treatment as part of their basic benefit package. This represents a major step forward in making addiction treatment part of a comprehensive approach to integrated health care. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:56:20 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/articles_publications/publications/brief7-20100916 Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap: Early Accomplishments in a Three Year Initiative http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/articles_publications/publications/accomplishments-20100701 This document provides a summary of the program's efforts to expand access to and funding for drug and alcohol addiction treatment. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:21:03 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/articles_publications/publications/accomplishments-20100701 Poll Finds Bipartisan Agreement on One Aspect of Health Care Reform: Addiction Treatment http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/news/poll_20090923 As the debate over health care reform continues on Capitol Hill, a national poll sponsored by the Open Society Institute shows broad, bipartisan support for ensuring that all Americans have access to alcohol and drug addiction treatment. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:06:31 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/news/poll_20090923 Poll: Open Society Institute/Lake Research Partners http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/research/poll_20090923 This OSI survey shows that in a time of partisan debate over health reform, Americans across party lines agree on improving access to addiction treatment. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:41:00 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/research/poll_20090923 Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap: Statement on Annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health Data Released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/news/samhsa_20090910 National data released today confirms that untreated alcohol and drug addiction remains at pandemic levels, with 23 million Americans suffering from the disease, approximately the same number that suffers from type 2 diabetes. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:24:02 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/news/samhsa_20090910 Healing Mind and Body: Behavioral Health and Reform Briefing http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/news/briefing_20090723 The Open Society Institute, the Alliance for Health Reform, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation sponsored a briefing on mental health and substance use disorders. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:47:30 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/news/briefing_20090723 Addiction Treatment Will Help Make Health Reform Affordable, New Analysis Shows http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/news/reform_20090716 Treating Americans who are addicted to alcohol and drugs will lead to substantial health care savings totaling billions of dollars over a decade, according to an analysis released by the Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap initiative. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:15:25 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/news/reform_20090716 Poll: Open Society Institute/Lake Research Partners http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/research/poll_20090616 Sponsored by the Open Society Institute, this study examines attitudes toward the accessibility of alcohol- and drug-addiction treatment for the many Americans who need these services. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:58:29 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/research/poll_20090616 About the Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap Initiative http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/about This national program is designed to create awareness of-and increase resources to close-an alarming gap in the availability of drug and alcohol addiction treatment for Americans who need it. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:56:20 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/about