COSTS OF ADDICTION TREATMENT
We studied the costs of treatments for tobacco, cocaine, heroin, alcohol, marijuana, hallucinogens, amphetamine, opioid, and poly-substance use addictions. Our methodology is used to collect real resource costs alongside randomized controlled trials and is replicated in other research. Our studies address research gaps by developing a standardized and uniform methodology of cost estimation.
MICRO-COSTING METHODOLOGY
A CHECKLIST FOR MICRO-COSTING STUDIES IN HEALTH CARE
Micro-costing is a cost estimation method that requires the collection of detailed data on resources utilized, and unit costs of those resources in order to identify actual resource use and economic costs. Standardization of the methods used to conduct, report or appraise micro-costing studies will enhance the consistency, transparency, and comparability of future micro-costing studies.
The aim of this study is to develop a checklist for the conduct, reporting, and appraisal of micro-costing studies in health care, improving the quality of these studies.