Economic Evaluation of Adolescent Addiction Programs: Methodologic Challenges and Recommendations

Jenny F. Homer; Michael F. Drummond; Michael T. French

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.06.022

Economic Evaluation of Adolescent Addiction Programs: Methodologic Challenges and Recommendations

Jenny F. Homer, Michael F. Drummond, Michael T. French

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Abstract

This article identifies and describes several methodologic challenges encountered in economic evaluations of substance abuse interventions for adolescents. Topics include study design, the choice of perspective, the estimation of costs and outcomes, and the generalizability of results. Recommendations are offered for confronting these challenges using examples from research on adolescent substance abuse and dependency/addiction.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	529-539
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume	43
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.06.022
State	Published - Dec 1 2008

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Keywords

Adolescent addiction
Benefits
Costs
Economic evaluation
Substance abuse programs

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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Homer, J. F., Drummond, M. F., & French, M. T. (2008). Economic Evaluation of Adolescent Addiction Programs: Methodologic Challenges and Recommendations. Journal of Adolescent Health, 43(6), 529-539. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.06.022

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