Newsletter Articles | October 31, 2006
U.S. Addiction Medication Market Expected to Grow to $2.9 Billion by 2012
OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst
Industry News
The United States addiction pharmacotherapy market, currently valued at $2 billion, is expected to reach a value of $2.9 billion by 2012. Over 30 medications are in planning and testing stages to counter alcohol abuse and narcotic and nicotine dependencies. The 41% growth is expected as a result of increased demand for treatment medications that are more tolerable to people who are unable to tolerate currently available therapies. The market is projected to increase by an additional $2 . . .