Treatment Expansion

State Funding for Alcohol/Drug Treatment is Available Now!
Call the Alcohol/Drug Helpline for information and referrals to treatment: 1-800-562-1240 (from within Washington State) or 206-722-3700 (from Seattle or out of Washington State)

A much needed state budget increase for chemical dependency treatment, supported by the Governor and the Legislature, became a reality on July 1, 2005.

This funding resulted from DASA research that showed large cost savings for acute medical care, prescription drugs, acute psychiatric care, and long-term care when patients received treatment for drug use disorders, compared to patients who needed this treatment but did not receive it.

The research also showed a large decrease in arrests for the treatment group compared to the non-treatment group.

DASA will be tracking statewide progress toward meeting the new treatment goals and will be coordinating with allied fields to increase referrals to our treatment providers. Working closely with state and community partners will be key to helping more people receive treatment and regain healthy and productive lives.

2008 Fact Sheet: Treatment Expansion is allowing more people to access treatment, and saving medical costs.

Recovery stories from people who received DASA-funded treatment:

Pamela James (word)
Ron Purdy (word)

Treatment Expansion Public Education/Outreach Materials

Video/Media Materials:

On-line Videos from the Alcohol and Drug 24-Hour Help Line:

#1 Recovery Speaks: Success and Survival
Insightful interviews with members of the Recovery Community put a positive face on recovery, reduce stigma, and prove that recovery works.

#2 Opening the Door: The Trial to Treatment
Recovered people speak about their experiences in treatment, including detox, residential and outpatient, private and publicly funded treatment. Dispels myths and tells the story of treatment by those who have gone on to live in successful recovery.

Visit: http://spotlightonrecovery.adhl.org/index.html for videos
 

Print Materials:

The following poster and screening and referral pocket card may be reprinted without permission.  Printed copies are available by calling the Washington State Alcohol/Drug Clearinghouse at 1-800-662-9111 or visiting their website at  http://clearinghouse.adhl.org.

Recovery Poster in English (pdf)
Recovery Poster in Spanish (pdf)
Screening and Referral Pocket Card (pdf)

Post Card/Mailing Insert (pdf)

The following messages to promote intervention and treatment may be reprinted without permission:

Are Drugs Hurting Someone: 4.25x5.5 ad  5.5x8.5 ad (jpg)
Emergency-Mother (pdf)
Emergency-Father (pdf)
Choices-Husband (pdf)
Choices-Daughter (pdf)
Choices-Friend (pdf)
If I Had Aids (pdf)
If I Had a Brain Tumor (pdf)
If I Had Cancer (pdf)
If I Had a Heart Disease (pdf)

Recorded Radio Messages for Intervention & Treatment:

Guidelines for treatment referrals, assessments, detoxification, admissions, and funding:

Sample Article for Treatment Expansion (word)
Frequently Asked Questions About Treatment (word)
Screening Guide for Medical Professionals (word)
Adult Alcohol/Drug Use Questionnaire (pdf)
Screening Questionnaire for Adolescents (pdf)
Youth Treatment Expansion (word)
How to Intervene

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