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The Old Model of Addiction Treatment Must Change

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Thanks to the Affordable Care Act and Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, more people have access to addiction treatment, and investors are taking notice. But as new players enter this field, we must ensure that they invest in evidence-based treatment.

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Rosenberg, L. The Old Model of Addiction Treatment Must Change. J Behav Health Serv Res 43, 1–2 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-015-9488-1

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