S.
Data continues to show that alcohol and other addictions remain epidemic,
contribute greatly to hospital and prison occupancy , dramatically decrease
workplace productivity, and are a leading contributor to fatalities in the US. Yet 93-97 percent of treatment
facilities in the US remain based on 12-step models.S. Netsmart Will Implement Its Avatar Addictions Management Product in All 18
Methadone Clinics in New York City

GREAT RIVER, N.
"We are very excited about the opportunity that Avatar will afford us to
tie our 18 clinics and central office together in one application for the
first time. Beth Israel provides
15% of all methadone treatment in New York State.
Netsmart Technologies, Inc. These statements are not guarantees
of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that
are difficult to predict.

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Yet 93-97
percent of treatment facilities in the U.
Americans, privately and through public funds, will spend at least $10-12
billion in treatment facilities this year, even though collectively we seem
to be getting worse and not better because of lack of information about
treatment alternatives.

This was a competitive bid against other large software suppliers and we
believe that the selection of our product solutions indicates that they are
best suited to the needs of the medical center," said James H.

About Netsmart Technologies, Inc.

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Other studies, including one conducted
by AA's own General Service Organization, suggest that only 3-5 percent of
those who first attend a meeting can be counted a year later. remain based on 12-step models.S.Y.(Creative), today announced that it has
been awarded a contract for $450,000 by Beth Israel Medical Center's Methadone
Maintenance Treatment Program in New York City. There is no doubt that it will enable us to be more productive
and efficient in the care we provide our patients," said Charles Jacknow,
Assistant Director of Beth Israel Medical Center 's Methadone Maintenance
Treatment Program. Gargiulo,
Senior Vice President of Creative. Creative 's clients include health
and human services organizations: public health agencies, mental health and
substance abuse clinics, psychiatric hospitals, and managed care
organizations.

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AA-Not the Only Way

Solomon is quick to acknowledge the tremendous contribution AA has made to
those it has helped but suggests that the numbers are just too staggering
not to explore alternatives for those not being served well by 12 -step
approaches. LOS ANGELES, April 6 is National Alcohol
Screening Day and April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Melanie Solomon, author of
the breakthrough book, AA Not the Only Way -- Your One Stop Resource Guide to
12-Step Alternatives, hopes that this year those seeking treatment for
themselves or loved ones, or those making recommendations for others will
consider, embrace and expand the dialog and knowledge about available
treatment options. Other studies, including one conducted by AA's own
General Service Organization, suggest that only 3-5 percent of those who first
attend a meeting can be counted a year later.
The clinics are financed by a blend of state and federal funding and patient
fees. In addition, such statements could be
affected by risks and uncertainties related to product demand, market and
customer acceptance, competition, pricing and development difficulties , as
well as general industry and market conditions and growth rates, and general
economic conditions .

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Data continues to show that alcohol and other addictions remain epidemic,
contribute greatly to hospital and prison occupancy, dramatically decrease
workplace productivity, and are a leading contributor to fatalities in the
U. It will also confirm that there are four times as many problem
drinkers as alcoholics in this country and that nine out of ten of these
people avoid conventional treatment.S.aanottheonlyway.

'Then What?' Wonders AA Not the Only Way Author Melanie Solomon as National Alcohol Screening Day and Alcohol Awareness Month Approach

Solomon's book is the first to provide a comprehensive (and
expanding) directory of licensed professionals and treatment programs offering
such choices. What options are available to them?

In order to stimulate dialog and exchange of information pertaining to
these issues, Solomon has recently expanded her website --
http: //www. (Nasdaq: NTST), a leading supplier of enterprise-wide
software for health and human services providers through its wholly owned
subsidiary, Creative Socio-Medics Corp.
The Beth Israel Medical Center operates 18 methadone maintenance treatment
clinics that together serve 6,000 heroin -addicted patients. These services include basic medical care, counseling,
vocational services, and health education. Clinics are all licensed by the DEA, the Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment, and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Services. Additionally, they are accredited by JCAHO.
Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend" and
similar expressions, as they relate to the company or its management, identify
forward-looking statements . Therefore, actual outcomes and results may, and
probably will, differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such
forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including those described
above and those risks discussed from time to time in Netsmart's filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Further, her presentations
suggest some important questions for expanding the treatment dialog in the
U. Further, her presentations suggest some important questions for
expanding the treatment dialog in the US:

* Since the one-size-fits-all approach of 12-step programs only works for
3-5 percent of people, what alternative treatments are available?

* What has three decades of scientific research shown? Why are so many
conventional addiction professionals reluctant to accept and share the
findings?

* Are the rights of people suffering from substance abuse being
compromised by the lack of information sharing in the recovery
industry?

* Is mandating or prescribing only one treatment ethical? What is the
legal trend in the U. of Great River, NY, through Creative
Socio-Medics, is an established, leading supplier of enterprise-wide software
solutions for health and human services providers with over 600 clients,
including 26 systems with state agencies .

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PRESS RELEASE 'Then What?' Wonders 'AA Not the Only Way' Author Melanie Solomon as National Alcohol Screening Day and Alcohol Awareness Month Approach

S. What options are available to them?

In order to stimulate dialog and exchange of information pertaining to
these issues, Solomon has recently expanded her website --
www. regarding 12-step programs?

* There are four times as many problem drinkers as there are "alcoholics"
in the U., Netsmart
Technologies, Inc.
Statements in this press release may be "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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Contact:
Melanie Solomon
800-240-7141
aanottheonlyway@yahoo. The contract includes
software licenses and professional services agreements to install the Avatar
AM (addictions management for methadone) software product in all 18 clinics
that are managed by Beth Israel and is to be performed over a 12-month period.

Located throughout
Manhattan and Brooklyn, the clinics deliver an interdisciplinary mix of
services to patients. Avatar Practice Management and the Avatar Clinician Work
Station, Creative's core products , are full-featured information systems that
operate on a variety of operating systems, hardware platforms , and mobile
devices and offer unlimited scalability. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date
on which they are made, and the company does not undertake any obligation to
update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after
the date of this release.

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It will also confirm that there are four times as many problem drinkers as
alcoholics in this country and that nine out of ten of these people avoid
conventional treatment.
Solomon is quick to acknowledge the tremendous contribution AA has made to
those it has helped but suggests that the numbers are just too staggering not
to explore alternatives for those not being served well by 12-step approaches.
There are viable, evidence-based alternatives, more practical, and well
accepted and established in other countries, that might better suit the
complex and individualized needs of people suffering with substance abuse
problems.com -- to include many other resources plus a free
discussion forum.
The Beth Israel network of clinics is the oldest, and by far the largest
methadone maintenance treatment system in the country. These statements are based on current
expectations, estimates and projections about the company's business based, in
part, on assumptions made by management .

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April 6 is National Alcohol Screening Day
and April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Melanie Solomon , author of the
breakthrough book, "AA Not the Only Way -- Your One Stop Resource Guide to
12-Step Alternatives," hopes that this year those seeking treatment for
themselves or loved ones, or those making recommendations for others will
consider, embrace and expand the dialog and knowledge about available
treatment options. Americans, privately and
through public funds, will spend at least $10-12 billion in treatment
facilities this year, even though collectively we seem to be getting worse and
not better because of lack of information about treatment alternatives. Those wishing an interview or speaker for their organization
may contact her through the website.com

Netsmart Technologies Signs Contract With Beth Israel Medical Center for $450 000

Statement on Behalf of Netsmart Technologies, Inc. Information on Netsmart's or Creative's website do
not constitute a part of this release.

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There are viable, evidence-based alternatives, more practical,
and well accepted and established in other countries, that might better
suit the complex and individualized needs of people suffering with
substance abuse problems. Solomon's book is the first to provide a
comprehensive (and expanding) directory of licensed professionals and
treatment programs offering such choices .S.

-- Since the one-size-fits-all approach of 12-step programs only works
for 3-5 percent of people, what alternative treatments are available?

-- What has three decades of scientific research shown? Why are so many
conventional addiction professionals reluctant to accept and share the
findings?

-- Are the rights of people suffering from substance abuse being
compromised by the lack of information sharing in the recovery industry?

-- Is mandating or prescribing only one treatment ethical? What is the
legal trend in the U. regarding 12-step programs?

-- There are four times as many problem drinkers as there are
"alcoholics" in the U.com -- to include many other resources plus a free
discussion forum. Those wishing an interview or speaker for their
organization may contact her through the website.S.aanottheonlyway.
"We appreciate being part of the distinguished operation at Beth Israel.