title: Utilization of medical services by alcoholics participating in an outpatient treatment program.
abstract: Utilization of medical services by alcoholics participating in an outpatient alcoholism treatment program was examined, comparing these with alcoholics who chose not to participate.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications / Q000191:economics / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D002140:California; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005260:Female; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations; D006296:Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged