Author Archives: Andrew D. Kessler

Andrew Kessler- 3-2-12

Commentary: Affordable Care Act Could Benefit Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders

By | October 19, 2012 | 1 Comment | Filed in Addiction, Healthcare, Legislation, Mental Health, Prevention & Treatment

As this country moves into a new era of how we approach the treatment, prevention and administration of illness, we must keep the rubric of co-occurring disorders at the forefront, says Andrew Kessler of IC&RC. …

Andrew Kessler- 3-2-12

Commentary: State-Level Standards: The Substance Abuse Workforce After Healthcare Reform

By | March 2, 2012 | 6 Comments | Filed in Legislation, Prevention & Treatment

As implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) moves forward, states must ensure that people being treated for substance abuse are cared for by credentialed professionals, says Andrew D. Kessler of the IC&RC and Founder of Slingshot Solutions, LLC. …