Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on emergency department substance use screens and overdose presentations

The COVID-19 pandemic can exacerbate underlying substance use disorder and has impacted this vulnerable population in a variety of ways. There are limited data regarding how this pandemic has impacted emergency department (ED) patient presentations.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - August 25, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Kira Chandran, Maryann Mazer-Amirshahi, Nikash Shankar, Sameer Desale, Lewis Nelson, Mihriye Mete Source Type: research