Substance Abuse and Firearm Injuries Increase Mortality

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TOPLINE: Opioid and substance abuse patients with firearm injuries encounter increased mortality rates and incur higher costs, with limited discharge to outpatient resources, highlighting the urgent need for improved screening and treatment. METHODOLOGY: Researchers investigated the association between substance use disorders (opioid and others) and gun violence in 25,218,381 patients (age, ≥ 18 years) presenting […]

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Publish date : 2024-05-06 13:18:14

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