Researchers Show Cost-Effectiveness of HIV Testing in Drug Abuse Treatment …
Researchers show cost-effectiveness of HIV testing in drug abuse treatment …
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The randomized clinical trial conducted in 12 community-based substance abuse treatment programs in 2009 found that 80 percent of the participants offered on-site HIV testing with a rapid test accepted the testing offer and obtained test results, as …
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Go to Rehab, Get Tested for HIV
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Yet only 49 percent of injection drug users report having been tested. The researchers set out to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of integrating HIV testing strategies in drug abuse treatment programs. Back in 2009, The National Drug Abuse Treatment …
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Concerns raised about growing link between prescription drug abuse and suicide
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The issue is exacerbated because of broad cuts to substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. Already fewer … She said common sense measures in the home also can help limit people's access to drugs, an important part of suicide prevention.
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