An analysis of substance abuse patterns, medical expenses and effectiveness of treatment in the workplace.
This article examines the effectiveness of substance abuse treatment offered by the Members Assistance Program of a self-insured union welfare fund. The authors find that medical costs decreased dramatically for participants who were under treatment for at least one year.
Yu
J
J
Department of Public Health, Cornell Medical Center.
Chen
P J
PJ
Harshman
E J
EJ
McCarthy
E G
EG
D000328:Adult; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003625:Data Collection; D017049:Employer Health Costs / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry / Q000191:economics; D007750:Labor Unions; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009518:New York; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000191:economics* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome