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Reducing Wait Time Improves Treatment Access

Seeking help for a substance abuse problem can be one of the most difficult decisions people ever make. Now SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) is helping states and treatment providers get rid of overwhelming intake forms, long waits for appointments, and other barriers to efficient services.

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• Grant Awards Announced
• Employees and Drug Use
• Workplace Helpline

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• Science and Service Awards
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• Social Security Benefits: Outreach, Access, and Recovery
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