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Older adults account for over half of ED adverse drug reactions visits
Of the estimated 2.2 million visits made to the emergency department by patients for adverse reactions to medications in 2008, older adults--those age 50 or above--accounted for more than half (51.5
Males dominate hospital ED visits by underage drinkers
Despite laws in all 50 states that prohibit underage drinking, it's still a seemingly intractable problem. In 2008, 189,000 visits made by patients ages 12 to 20 to the ED involved alcohol, according
Prescription drug abuse admissions up 400 percent in last decade
Substance abuse admissions for prescription pain relievers skyrocketed 400 percent between 1998 and 2008, according to a White House study released Thursday. Among admissions for which
Follow-up care for kids who attempt suicide varies by drug of choice
Suicide attempts make up 9 percent of drug-related hospital emergency department visits by adolescents, according to studies conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
HHS says providers, HIEs must get consent to share substance abuse records electronically
Two HHS agencies have published answers to frequently asked questions in an attempt to clarify how records of patients' treatment for alcohol and drug abuse can be shared electronically. A federal
EDs see dramatic increase in visits related to opioid use
Abuse of legal drugs are driving up emergency department visits, suggesting current prevention efforts are woefully inadequate. U.S. emergency departments report a dramatic increase in the number of
