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Substance Abuse is a Problem!

• 11.7% of Americans 12 and over use illegal drugs.
• 70,000 drug overdose deaths take place in the US every year.
• Alcohol kills over 95,150 Americans a year.

How do we fight back against substance abuse?

Proper case Management

What is Case Case Management?

• Its the "collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive health needs through communication and available resources to promote patient safety, quality of care, and cost effective outcomes." (citation)

In short, case management helps advocate and connect people to important resources.

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