Changes in the neurochemistry of the brain
underlie the hallmarks of substance dependency, including craving,
tolerance, withdrawal symptoms and relapse. Additionally , Hythiam
provides proprietary administrative services to assist physicians and
facilities with staff education, clinical services, marketing and
sales support, and outcomes tracking methodologies for data analysis.

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Hythiam Announces Licensing Agreement to Offer HANDS Protocols Through Ardent Health Services Facilities

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The Act requires counties to spend their share of this fiscal year's
estimated $275 million in MHSA funds on education and training of mental
health workers, investment in capital projects and technology, and local
planning . Joining SAMHSA as program partners are the
American Psychiatric Foundation, the American Psychological Association, and
the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors. "Ardent Health Services is a leader in dealing with
behavioral diseases and their expertise in this area, combined with
their commitment to comprehensive, innovative approaches to ending the
cycle of dependency , creates an ideal environment for incorporation of
our HANDS(TM) Protocols."
"The HANDS(TM) Protocol , especially because of its emphasis on
addressing both the physiological and psychological causes of the
disease of addiction, lends itself to the outpatient services approach
of our facilities ," said Harry Silsby, M. Ardent currently operates 35
hospitals in 14 states, providing a full range of medical/surgical,
psychiatric and substance abuse services to patients ranging from
children to adults.

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According to Gary Spicer, project manager for Alameda County's Prop., national Medical Director
for behavioral services at Ardent Health Services.

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According to Spicer, it is not yet known how much Alameda County will
receive annually for its share of MHSA funds, generated by the voter-approved
1 percent additional income tax on persons making over $1 million a year.
The Voice Awards will be conferred upon the successful nominees on July
20, 2005, at the Ahmanson Ballroom at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los
Angeles at a ceremony in their honor.sec.

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The HANDS (TM) Protocols
also provide for a maintenance program that includes medications and
incentives for patients to continue with the recovery process through
individualized continuing care programs .

About Ardent Health Services

Ardent Health Services is a provider of healthcare services to
communities throughout the United States.

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, Civic Center Public Library, 1188 South Livermore Ave. Following a brief presentation on the MHSA, those attending will
participate in small discussion groups focused on county mental health issues
and opportunities.
"This agreement represents a milestone for Hythiam in that Ardent
Health Services is the first network of behavioral hospitals to
license the HANDS(TM) Protocols," said Terren S. Additionally, the location of Ardent Health
Services facilities in rural and suburban environments greatly
enhances our reach in providing these protocols to diverse
communities. As a result, the HANDS
Protocols represent a comprehensive approach to managing substance
dependence that is designed to address both the physiological and
psychological aspects of the disease, thereby offering patients an
opportunity to transition into a healthier lifestyle . These risk factors include, among
others, limited operating history and lack of statistically
significant formal research studies, difficulty in developing,
exploiting and protecting proprietary technologies , intense
competition and substantial regulation in the healthcare industry; and
additional risks factors as discussed in the reports filed by the
company with the Securities and Exchange Commission , which are
available on its website at http://www.

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is a healthcare services management company, focused
on delivering solutions for those suffering from alcoholism and
addiction.

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(MHSA) Work Group, a "Stakeholder Group" -- representing families, consumers,
mental health professionals and providers -- will be organized in coming weeks
to further help the county plan for Prop.

SAMHSA Announces New 'Voice Awards'

The agreement calls for licensing of the HANDS(TM) Protocols
initially into five Ardent Health Services behavioral hospitals - BHC
Alhambra Hospital, a full service psychiatric hospital that offers
inpatient, partial hospitalization, eating disorder and substance
abuse treatment , located in California's San Gabriel Valley;
Intermountain Hospital, a full service psychiatric hospital and
residential treatment center located in Boise, Idaho; Montevista
Hospital, a full service psychiatric hospital offering inpatient and
outpatient services for behavioral, chemical detox and rehabilitation,
located in Las Vegas, Nevada; West Hills Hospital, a behavioral health
care services facility offering inpatient hospitalization, chemical
detox and rehabilitation, and intensive outpatient psychiatric and
chemical dependency treatment, located in Reno, Nevada; and Fairfax
Hospital, a full-service psychiatric hospital located in Kirkland,
Washington, a suburb of Seattle, that provides treatment services for
adults, adolescents, and children through inpatient and partial
hospitalization . Peizer, Hythiam's
Chairman and CEO.
For further information please visit www. These forward-looking statements reflect numerous assumptions
and involve a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are
beyond the company's control that may cause actual results to differ
materially from stated expectations.

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About HANDS(TM)

Hythiam's HANDS(TM) Protocols are designed for use by healthcare
providers to treat those diagnosed with dependencies to alcohol,
cocaine, methamphetamine and other addictive stimulants, as well as
combinations of these drugs. Hythiam researches, develops , licenses and commercializes
innovative physiological treatment protocols.

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The awards are sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA). Nominations must be
received by Monday, April 18, 2005.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for statements of historical fact, the matters discussed in
this press release are forward looking and made pursuant to the Safe
Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995.

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Beginning with fiscal year 2005 - 2006, funding may be used for
prevention and early intervention programs and other innovative approaches to
caring for children and adults with severe mental illness. The HANDS(TM) Protocols include medically
supervised procedures designed to target receptor sites in the brain
that regulate neurotransmitters implicated in brain processes of
substance dependency.

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In addition to entertainment industry
professionals, the Voice Awards will also recognize the efforts of state
mental health leaders.S.

Support groups, discussion lists, chats, and forums for victims of abuse or for the psychological rehabilitation of abusers.

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The goal of the new Voice Awards is to recognize writers and producers of
entertainment programming -- television, radio and film -- who have given
"voice" to people with mental illnesses by incorporating dignified, respectful
and accurate portrayals into their scripts , programs and productions.
Those who wish to submit a nomination are encouraged to visit
http: //www.

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WASHINGTON, Nominations are now being accepted
for the Voice Awards, a new award that honors entertainment industry writers
and producers who create positive portrayals of people with mental illnesses.

SAMHSA is a public health agency within the U.

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Department of Health and
Human Services.

About Hythiam, Inc.

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Sign-in for each meeting is at 6:30 p.
The Voice Awards were created to honor entertainment industry
professionals and mental health leaders who are positive "voices" for people
who experience mental illnesses.allmentalhealth . The agency is responsible for improving the accountability,
capacity and effectiveness of the nation's substance abuse prevention,
addictions treatment and mental health service delivery systems .gov

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samhsa. The state initiatives work in partnership
with mental health consumers, family members, advocates, providers, and a
range of national and state mental health organizations.

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Leading Behavioral Hospital Network to
Deploy Protocols in Five Initial Sites

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Community Forums to be Held in Oakland, Castro Valley, San Leandro, Fremont
and Livermore

OAKLAND, Calif.gov/voiceawards.hythiam.

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For more information about the community forums, contact Gary Spicer at
510-567-8122. (AMEX:HTM ), a healthcare services management company
that delivers to treatment providers both proprietary administrative
services and physiological protocols designed to treat addiction,
announced today that it has signed a licensing and services agreement
to offer its HANDS(TM) Protocols to Ardent Health Services, a leading
network of behavioral hospitals and one of the largest providers of
inpatient and outpatient mental health services.

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The Voice Awards are part of SAMHSA 's Elimination of Barriers Initiative,
a collaborative pilot effort between SAMHSA and eight state mental health
authorities in California, Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio,
Pennsylvania , Texas, and Wisconsin.

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