Examining data from 1992 through 2997, this study aims to provide information on trends in detoxification and treatment across inpatient and outpatient settings and by type of payer.  The study focuses on patients who receive detoxification as inpatients and how the characteristics of those patients have changed over time.

Mark, T.L., Dilonardo, J.D., Chalk, M., Coffey R.M. (2002). Trends in detoxicfication services: 1992-1997 (PDF | 98.26 KB). Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 23(4): 253-260.