Substance use disorders: diagnosis and management for hospitalists
Ahmed K. Pasha, Arnab Chowdhury, Sanah Sadiq, Jeremiah Fairbanks, Shirshendu Sinha
Abstract
Substance use disorder is a significant health concern. Hospitalists manage patient with various forms of substance use disorder on a daily basis. In this review, we have tried to synthesize evidence together to give a brief, yet succinct, review of commonly encounters disorders; alcohol intoxication and withdrawal, opioid intoxication and withdrawal, cocaine intoxication and methamphetamine intoxication. We describe clinical features, diagnosis and management, which would serve as a great resource for hospitalist when managing these complicated patients.
Topics & Concepts
Substance useMedicineAlcohol intoxicationPsychiatryMethamphetamineIntensive care medicineMedical emergencyInjury preventionPoison controlAlcoholism and Thiamine DeficiencyOpioid Use Disorder TreatmentAlcohol Consumption and Health Effects