Website helps Americans locate substance use disorder treatment
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration today launched FindTreatment.gov, a website to help Americans locate substance use disorder treatment services. Users can access information on more than 13,000 treatment facilities, including treatment options, payment and insurance information. “We know that finding access to the right provider, at the right time, can be essential to helping someone start on the road to recovery,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.
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