Title | The cost-effectiveness of rapid HIV testing in substance abuse treatment: results of a randomized trial. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2013 |
Authors | Schackman, Bruce R., Lisa R. Metsch, Grant N. Colfax, Jared A. Leff, Angela Wong, Callie A. Scott, Daniel J. Feaster, Lauren Gooden, Tim Matheson, Louise F. Haynes, David A. Paltiel, and Rochelle P. Walensky |
Journal | Drug and alcohol dependence |
Volume | 128 |
Issue | 1-2 |
Pagination | 90-7 |
Date Published | 2013 Feb 1 |
ISSN | 1879-0046 |
Keywords | Adult, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Female, Health Care Costs, HIV Infections, Humans, Male, Mass Screening, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Quality-Adjusted Life Years, Substance-Related Disorders |
Abstract | The President's National HIV/AIDS Strategy calls for coupling HIV screening and prevention services with substance abuse treatment programs. Fewer than half of US community-based substance abuse treatment programs make HIV testing available on-site or through referral. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2012.08.009 |
Alternate Journal | Drug Alcohol Depend |