Concurrent Alcohol and Opioid Intoxication in Emergency Department Patients Leads to Greater Resource Utilization

Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that mental health disorders, socioeconomic status, and increased ED utilization are associated with co-intoxication of opioids and alcohol presenting to the ED. Further research is needed to elucidate factors responsible for the increased resource use in this population.PMID:38192231 | DOI:10.1080/10826084.2023.2294963

Source: Substance Use and Misuse - January 9, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Michael Makutonin Christine Ramdin Andrew Meltzer Maryann Mazer-Amirshahi Lewis Nelson Source Type: research