A combined narrative/meta-analytic review of the results of a number of well-conducted
randomized controlled clinical trials indicates that there is no evidence that usual treatment …

A review is presented of evidence related to the epidemiology of alcohol-related problems in
employment and of policies to prevent or curb such problems. It is concluded that, although …

Written for mental health practitioners involved with cost containment, quality enhancement,
and treatment, this guidebook provides a contemporary look at managed care as it applies …

Problems with alcohol use are common and often occur with other psychological and social
problems as well. Left untreated, alcohol use disorder can have significant impact on a …

While the effectiveness of alcoholism treatment is an important concern in alcohol research,
the cost of such treatment and its benefits are also important research matters. There is …

45 2.1 Introduction answered negatively, the second affirmatively. However, the value of this
analysis, certainly as regards an issue of central importance, is diminished by the limited …

This book is intended for planners, managers and providers of treatment for alcohol-related
problems at the national, regional and local levels in the Member States of the WHO …

Scientific research and program evaluation have not played a major role in shaping the
development of treatment services and systems in most countries. This has led to disparities …

This study examines the cost effectiveness of three intervention strategies for people with
severe mental illness who are dually diagnosed clients in terms of service use and costs …

Almost 600,000 patients are treated for alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence in the
United States each year. Yet no one treatment approach has been shown to be successful …