Substance use in the emergency department: Screening for risky drug use, using the ASSIST-Lite.
Matthew W R StevensJennifer HarlandSam AlfredRobert L AliPublished in: Drug and alcohol review (2022)
The rate of risky illicit and polysubstance use found here highlight the need more focused research in ED settings. The findings also provide support for more routine screening, and early intervention approaches; and suggest the need for active referral pathways through an alcohol and other drug consultation liaison service.