Reasons for Not Seeking Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Variations by Health Insurance Coverage.

Saved in:

Bibliographic Details
Title:	Reasons for Not Seeking Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Variations by Health Insurance Coverage.
Authors:	Ali, Mir, Teich, Judith, Mutter, Ryan, Ali, Mir M (AUTHOR), Teich, Judith L (AUTHOR)
Source:	Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research. Jan2017, Vol. 44 Issue 1, p63-74. 12p.
Subjects:	Substance-induced disorders, Health insurance, Financial crises, Social stigma, Medically uninsured persons, Therapeutics, Substance abuse treatment, Insurance, Interviewing, Schools, Surveys, Qualitative research, Patients' attitudes
Geographic Terms:	United States
Abstract:	A large number of adults with substance use disorder (SUD) do not receive treatment for their condition. Using data from the 2008-2013 National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), this study analyzes why individuals with SUD report not receiving treatment even when they perceived a need for it. It further examines the variations in reported reasons for not receiving treatment by health insurance status and type. The results suggest that barriers such as stigma, lack of readiness to stop using substances, and not making treatment a priority are more common among the insured population, especially among those with private insurance. Financial barriers, such as not being able to afford the cost of treatment, are more prominent among the uninsured population. Efforts to improve utilization of treatment services will need to address financial as well as barriers related to stigma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
	Copyright of Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research is the property of Springer Nature and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Database:	Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

Description
Abstract:	A large number of adults with substance use disorder (SUD) do not receive treatment for their condition. Using data from the 2008-2013 National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), this study analyzes why individuals with SUD report not receiving treatment even when they perceived a need for it. It further examines the variations in reported reasons for not receiving treatment by health insurance status and type. The results suggest that barriers such as stigma, lack of readiness to stop using substances, and not making treatment a priority are more common among the insured population, especially among those with private insurance. Financial barriers, such as not being able to afford the cost of treatment, are more prominent among the uninsured population. Efforts to improve utilization of treatment services will need to address financial as well as barriers related to stigma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	10943412
DOI:	10.1007/s11414-016-9538-3