Emergency Care of the Substance-abusing Adolescent.
Adolescents and young adults seem to be a particularly high risk for substance abuse, which is a problem of increasing significance in the United States. The most frequently used substances are tobacco and alcohol. The authors discuss intoxication, withdrawal, associated trauma, and medical complications. The final section focuses on emergent problems associated with other specific substances, including cocaine, phencyclidine, amphetamines, and volatile substances. Diagnosis and treatment are the major concerns, along with an emphasis on prevention.
Graham
CJ
Section of Emergency Medicine, Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall Street, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA.