Assessing the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of drug intervention programs: UK case study

Collins, Brendan J ORCID: 0000-0002-3023-8189, Cuddy, Kevin and Martin, Antony P ORCID: 0000-0003-4383-6038 (2016) Assessing the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of drug intervention programs: UK case study. Journal of Addictive Diseases, 36 (1). pp. 5-13.

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Abstract

The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the UK Drug Interventions Program which directs adult drug-misusing offenders out of crime and into treatment programs was established. Quality-adjusted life year estimates from the UK Drug Treatment Outcomes Research Study were collected and a cost-utility assessment of the Drug Interventions Program was conducted. Cost-utility assessment confirmed that the Drug Interventions Program is both effective and cost-effective with an average net cost saving of £668 (£6,207 including one case of homicide). This study provides evidence that drug intervention programs are cost-effective as they reduce crime, improve quality-of-life and reduce subsequent drug use.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Drug treatment, crime, cocaine, opiates, quality-of-life, test-on-arrest
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	18 Sep 2017 10:30
Last Modified:	19 Jan 2023 06:56
DOI:	10.1080/10550887.2016.1182299
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3009303