| Literature DB >> 28800805 |
Evaristo Akerele1, Tolu Olupona2.
Abstract
Drug abuse and its consequences remain a significant public health issue. An increasing number of individuals are present in the emergency room with life-threatening drug intoxication. It is imperative that emergency room physicians are cognizant of the signs, symptoms, and treatment to improve the chances of early recognition and treatment. As a result, the proportion of lives saved will increase significantly. In this article, we present some of the most prevalent life-threatening drugs that lead to emergency room admission. The signs, symptoms, and treatment modalities are discussed.Entities:
Keywords: Cocaine; Designer drugs; Heroin; Intoxication; Marijuana; Opioids; Overdose
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28800805 DOI: 10.1016/j.psc.2017.05.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Psychiatr Clin North Am ISSN: 0193-953X