Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine
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We conducted a multicenter survey of patients who were transported to emergency facilities in Japan from January 2006 to December 2012 after consuming dangerous drugs. Participants were 518 patients. ⋯ Of the 182 patients admitted to hospitals, 29 needed respirators and 21 were hospitalized for ≥ 7 days. Although most patients completely recovered, consuming dangerous drugs can result in physical complications including rhabdomyolysis, as well as physical or neuropsychiatric symptoms, which may require active interventions such as respirator use or prolonged hospitalization.
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The prevalence of alcohol dependence in Japan was 0.9% in 2013, but up to 16% adults drink alcohol at levels of unhealthy use. Primary care physicians play an important role in recognizing alcohol use disorder, helping patients change their behavior, and preventing its medical complications. The Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) model is an evidence-based, cost-effective intervention implemented worldwide to reduce alcohol use disorder.