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Amid Opioid Epidemic, Drug Rehab Operators Eyeing Skilled Nursing Facilities

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January 31, 2018 – As millions of Americans grapple with opioid abuse disorders, skilled nursing facilities are attractive locations for drug treatment facilities. With more than 2 million people in the U.S. having a substance abuse disorder, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the demand for care is spiking. “There’s this huge need for additional treatment centers,” Dr. Deni Carise, chief scientific officer for Recovery Centers of America (RCA), told Skilled Nursing News. “Anything that can get a treatment center up and running quickly can save more lives.” RCA is a treatment provider based in King of Prussia, Pa., with locations in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It offers inpatient and outpatient drug addiction treatment services.
Full Story @ SkilledNursingNews.com

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