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Drug use can lead to significant financial, psychological, physical health and social consequences for family members. Despite this, previous economic assessments of drug use interventions have not included the costs and benefits to family members of treatment for the drug user.

This study aims to use a discrete choice experiment (DCE) survey to quantify the impact of hypothetical treatment outcomes on family members affected by the drug use of a relative. It is hoped the results will serve as an initial step in addressing the lack of health economic data for family members affected by the drug use of a relative.

Those affected by the drug use of a relative can take part in the online survey at: http://www.druguseandfamiliessurvey.com.au/

For more about this project: Go to NDARC's website.