This research finds conclusive evidence that methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is more costeffective than center-based compulsory treatment (CCT) in reducing heroin use, blood-borne virus risk behaviors, drug-related illegal behaviors and monthly drug spending. The authors recommend that policymakers consider allocation of resources for MMT treatment a higher priority and scale down CCT models.
Outcomes of compulsory detention compared to community-based voluntary methadone maintenance treatment in Vietnam
Written By
Vuong T, Ritter A, Shanahan M, Ali R, Nguyen N, Pham K, Vuong TT, Le GM
