Economic Benefits of Treating Substance Abuse Outweigh Costs

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2006-07
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Abstract

Summarizes findings from an analysis of the effects of drug addiction treatment on medical care, mental health services, criminal activity, employment earnings and government transfer payments. Compares benefits by treatment method.

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Substance Abuse, Health, Community Improvement/Development
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http://www.rwjf.org/files/research/Research%20Highlight%207%200605.pdf