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Substance use in the ED: Alcohol Use Disorders and the Emergency Department

In Clinical Questions, Medical Concepts by Gaibrie StephenLeave a Comment

Think back to your last three shifts. Did you see an alcohol related condition? You might even notice a pattern— the same patient, the “regular” who returns time and time again with the same presentation. You may even find yourself writing “discharge home when ambulatory” as you’ve “reached your wits end” and don’t know what to do anymore.  The use of alcohol is common and the emergency department is often where we see …