Characterising individuals with a substance use disorder accessing hospital-based addiction care: Preliminary description of the outcomes for patients accessing addiction care prospective cohort study.

This preliminary report provides a description of a hospital-based cohort of individuals with a SUD accessing addiction care. The findings highlight demographic characteristics, mental health issues, substance use patterns and barriers to accessing services. Understanding these factors can inform the development of patient-centred interventions and improve engagement and retention in addiction care. Further research is needed to explore interventions and program effectiveness in this population.