Drug Seeking Behavior in ER Doubles, Feeds Growing Addiction to Pain Pills -- Emergency rooms continue to become a major resource for pain medication addicts; By MIKAELA CONLEY, ABC News Medical Unit -- Oct. 28, 2010 » More
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Substance dependence drives significant health care costs for payors through a combination of factors that include acute inpatient utilization and unaddressed co-morbidities. The Substance Dependence problem is pervasive, largely untreated and costly. Stay informed on these topics by visiting our blog periodically. You can also sign up for the Catasys On Healthcare Newsletter to receive the latest in health care news. » Sign Up for Newsletter Avoid Trouble: Consider Opioid-Drug Interactions Catasys Health - Saturday, October 23, 2010
Patients treated for pain conditions often receive an opioid analgesic and also take other prescription or non-Rx drugs, which can lead to opioid-drug interactions that have potential for adverse effects or even fatal outcomes. To avoid problems, prescribers need to be aware of all medications and other substances their patients are taking and the likelihood of toxicity resulting from their interaction. » More FDA Approves Vivitrol to Treat Opioid Dependence Catasys Health - Friday, October 15, 2010
The Food and Drug Administration, FDA, has approved the drug Vivitrol for the treatment of opioid dependence according to a news release by them on 10-12-2010. The National Institute on Drug Abuse says that about 810,000 people are addicted to heroin, and 1.85 million to painkillers like OxyContin. The numbers are probably much higher than this, however. You can read the full article at examiner.com » More Catasys Launches OnTrak™ Facebook Page Catasys Health - Monday, January 04, 2010
Check out our new Catasys Health Facebook Recovery Network
http://www.facebook.com/stayontrak. Also, don't forget to Like our Facebook Health Care Page.
Social Media Philosophy - Lead the social media revolution in Substance Dependence and Behavioral Health Care, contributing to health and well being for families and friends everywhere. » MoreCutting Edge Treatment for Substance Dependence for Health Plans Catasys Health - Wednesday, December 16, 2009
For every 1 million members in a health plan, approximately $160 million in claims are incurred by members diagnosed with Substance Dependence. Most health plans have realistic cost savings opportunities in the millions of dollars. Our Medical Economics group can demonstrate specific savings opportunities for health plans with respect to both medical and behavioral costs.
The OnTrak program addresses many of the challenges experts highlight within the existing treatment paradigm for substance dependence. Specifically, OnTrak: » More
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