Millions more to get coverage for addiction, alcoholism treatment, but can the …

Millions more to get coverage for addiction, alcoholism treatment, but can the …
CHICAGO — It has been six decades since doctors concluded that addiction was a disease that could be treated, but today the condition still dwells on the fringes of the medical community. Only 1 cent of every health care dollar in the United States … Read more on Washington Post (blog)

Alcoholics Anonymous is more effective than drugs for treating alcoholism …
Another article from someone who knows about alcoholism from books. He thinks that treating the symptom cures the disease. Just take this pill and everything will be fine. How are we doing curing suicide with pills? The only people who will gain … Read more on al.com

'Rally 4 Recovery' for alcohol and drug addiction
"I've learned that there's a solution in life and it does not involve turning to drugs and alcohol for relief," said Kennedy. He's advocating for medical treatment for addiction. Information about treatment and support services were available … Read more on WLNE-TV (ABC6)