The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of diversion and aftercare programmes for offenders using class A drugs: a systematic review and economic evaluation

The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of diversion and aftercare programmes for offenders using class A drugs: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Background: The societal costs of problematic class A drug use in England and Wales exceed £15B; drug-related crime accounts for almost 90% of costs. Diversion plus treatment and/or aftercare programmes may reduce drug-related crime and costs. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and cost-effecti...

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Main Authors: Karen P Hayhurst, Maria Leitner, Linda Davies, Rachel Flentje, Tim Millar, Andrew Jones, Carlene King, Michael Donmall, Michael Farrell, Seena Fazel, Rochelle Harris, Matthew Hickman, Charlotte Lennox, Soraya Mayet, Jane Senior, Jennifer Shaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2015-01-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Subjects:
class a drugs
methamphetamine
drug-using offenders
economic evaluation
systematic review
drug diversion
criminal justice system
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta19060

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