Substance use & misuse
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Substance use & misuse · Feb 2018
Are People Who Inject Drugs Frequent Users of Emergency Department Services? A Cohort Study (2008-2013).
Although people who inject drugs (PWID) have been described as frequent users of emergency services, the majority of research is cross-sectional and involves records from a single emergency department (ED). ⋯ PWID use EDs at a higher rate than the general population, and typically present with injuries and mental and behavioral disorders. Referrals to drug treatment, mental health, and social support services can improve patient care and reduce the burden on EDs.