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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - West Virginia [Member] $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($) Facility
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of comprehensive treatment centers operates | Facility | 7
Amount paid to government | $ | $ 17.0

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