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    Treatment of Chemical Dependency May Reduce Medical Utilization and Costs
    (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2006-07) Walter, Lawrence; Ackerson, Lynn; Allen, Steven; Necochea, Lauren
    Summarizes a study of the impact of chemical dependency treatment on the costs and utilization of medical services — hospital days, emergency department visits, and outpatient visits. Points to lack of insurance as a barrier to treatment.