Immediate Versus Delayed Computerized Brief Intervention for Illicit Drug Misuse
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Implementation costs of screening and brief intervention for illicit drug use
In 2008, a World Health Organization multi-national clinical trial found screening and brief intervention (SBI) to be effective in reducing illicit drug use and many have called for its widespread dissemination. To gain policy support for widespread dissemination, however, a strong business case must be made to policymakers. In particular, policymaker concerns over implementation costs can act ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Addiction Medicine
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1932-0620,1935-3227
DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000000248