Is Treatment For Cocaine Addiction A Worthwhile Health Benefit Expense?

OPEN MINDS The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Pro & Con The use of cocaine in America has become a major problem contributing to injury, absenteeism, and crime. The magnitude of the problem has been related to the addictiveness of cocaine, particularly the crack form of cocaine. Cocaine addiction is a major cause of concern among employers. Providing treatment for employees and the members of their families who are addicted to cocaine - the most benign option available - is the fastest growing segment of behavioral health costs (see OPEN MINDS, July, 1988.) In fact coverage of drug addiction treatment . . .