title: An analysis of substance abuse patterns, medical expenses and effectiveness of treatment in the workplace: long-term followup.
abstract: This study of workplace substance abuse programs indicates that they are effective for many participants and also shows that these programs can significantly lower medical expenses for those who successfully complete them.
authors.affiliation: Building Service 32B-J Health Fund, New York City.
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Worner
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ma
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: McCarthy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy; D017046:Cost Savings / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003625:Data Collection; D017049:Employer Health Costs / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007345:Insurance Claim Review / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007750:Labor Unions / Q000458:organization & administration; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009519:New York City / Q000453:epidemiology; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000191:economics* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy