Showing posts with label susbtance_abuse. Show all posts
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Monday, December 14, 2009

Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities Operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs
"In 2007, substance abuse treatment facilities operated by the VA were more likely than non-VA facilities to offer specially designed programs for clients with co-occurring psychological and substance abuse problems (60 vs. 39 percent)

VA facilities were more likely than non-VA facilities to offer testing services including HIV testing (92 vs. 29 percent), TB screening (91 vs. 34 percent), hepatitis B or C screening (91 vs. 22 percent), and STD testing (89 vs. 20 percent)

VA facilities were more likely than non-VA facilities to offer mental health services (93 vs. 54 percent) and HIV/AIDS education, counseling, or support (86 vs. 56 percent).."