Cost-Effectiveness of Public Sector Substance Abuse Treatment
Tags: COST effectiveness; PUBLIC sector; SUBSTANCE abuse -- Treatment; MANAGED care plans (Medical care); TREATMENT programs; HEALTH insurance
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