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The cost-effectiveness of rapid HIV testing in substance abuse treatment: results of a randomized trial.

TitleThe cost-effectiveness of rapid HIV testing in substance abuse treatment: results of a randomized trial.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsSchackman, 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
JournalDrug and alcohol dependence
Volume128
Issue1-2
Pagination90-7
Date Published2013 Feb 1
ISSN1879-0046
KeywordsAdult, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Female, Health Care Costs, HIV Infections, Humans, Male, Mass Screening, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Quality-Adjusted Life Years, Substance-Related Disorders
AbstractThe 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.
DOI10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2012.08.009
Alternate JournalDrug Alcohol Depend

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