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Review
. 2006 Nov;24(4):925-67.
doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2006.06.008.

The impact of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and abuse in the emergency department

Gail D'Onofrio  1 , Bruce Becker, Robert H Woolard
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The impact of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and abuse in the emergency department

Gail D'Onofrio et al. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2006 Nov.

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.

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