Pregnancy Status is Associated With Screening for Alcohol and Other Substance Use in the Emergency Department

Conclusion: Pregnant women were screened only 51% as often as non-pregnant women for substance use in the ED. These results are of particular concern as we continue to see a rise in substance use during pregnancy which results in an increased burden on the healthcare system and society. This study replicates a previous study showing that the rates of screening are lower for pregnant women than non-pregnant women presenting to the ED. Earlier recognition of substance use offers increased opportunities for intervention and prevention of adverse outcomes from substance use during both the current pregnancy and future pregnancies.
Source: Journal of Addiction Medicine - Category: Addiction Tags: Original Research Source Type: research