| Literature DB >> 16982347 |
Gail D'Onofrio1, Bruce Becker, Robert H Woolard.
Abstract
Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use is a significant societal problem. Individuals who use these substances are frequently seen in emergency departments at rates disproportionately greater than their population prevalence. This article highlights the impact of these drugs on patients and on emergency departments, including common presenting problems of individuals on these substances. Also discussed is how to help and to refer individuals with substance abuse problems through brief motivational interventions.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16982347 DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2006.06.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Emerg Med Clin North Am ISSN: 0733-8627 Impact factor: 2.264