Online program for treating chemical dependency breaks down barriers.
Providers caring for patients with substance abuse difficulties know how hard it is to get those patients the kind of help they need. Beyond insurance difficulties and a significant shortage of treatment programs, many patients lack the time needed to enter into traditional programs or they have privacy concerns that keep them from accessing this type of care. A new online approach to treatment seeks to address all these barriers while providing a traditional 12-step approach to care.
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