Addiction Laws & Legislation

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Across
  1. 3. 1970 movement that inspired legislation criminalizing those who struggle with addiction, especially targeting black communities.
  2. 6. 1914 act that criminalized those struggling with addiction along with treating physicians.
  3. 8. 1996 act requiring insurance companies to provide the same coverage for mental health and substance use disorders as other medical conditions.
Down
  1. 1. 1990 act that ensures employers cannot discriminate against recovered individuals who sought treatment for substance use disorders.
  2. 2. 2016 act that implements $181 million to be donated to fight the opioid epidemic and fund related treatment programs.
  3. 4. Expands access to addiction treatment and modifies penalties to those seeking help.
  4. 5. 2010 act that insurance plans oversee through state marketplaces provided coverage for substance use treatment.
  5. 7. 2008 legislation preventing group health insurance plans from limiting benefits to people seeking treatment for substance use disorders.