Prevalences of and characteristics associated with single- and polydrug-involved U.S. Emergency Department Visits in 2018

CONCLUSION: Opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants were most commonly reported in both single-drug and polydrug overdose-involved ED visits. Other drugs involved in overdoses included antidepressants and 4-aminophenol derivatives. Jurisdictions can use data on drugs involved in overdoses to better tailor prevention strategies to emerging needs.PMID:34717272 | DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.107158

Source: Addictive Behaviors - October 30, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Cassandra M Pickens Brooke E Hoots Shannon M Casillas Lawrence Scholl Source Type: research