Last week, the government announced a mega recapitalisation programme for PSU banks which have been reeling under the impact of rising bad loans. The total amount for the programme is a whopping Rs 2.11 lakh crore, out of which a significant Rs 1.35 lakh crore is via recap bonds. But so far, little is known with respect to the details of these bonds. One recourse is to look at how the government designed the recap bonds last time around, that is in mid 1990s when they were issued.
There was little difference in the treatment outcomes of those taking high-dose methadone or burprenorphine, with heroin addiction treatment success rates ranging from 72.7 percent for those in the methadone group to 20 percent for those patients on a low-dose of methadone.
Heroin addiction is a growing problem, with the World Health Organization estimating that there are 9.2 million heroin users worldwide. Aetna covers heroin addiction treatment under its behavioral health plans, which include substance abuse treatment. Coverage varies from state to state and from plan to plan, so check your individual policy for specifics with regard to substance abuse treatment coverage. Aetna covers a variety of heroin addiction treatment options. Traditional rehab centers, luxury treatment centers, outpatient therapy and even medication maintenance therapies (such as methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone maintenance) that are relatively unique to specifically treating heroin addiction.