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Substance use in emergency medicine training programs.

Brian D McBeth1, Felix K Ankel, Louis J Ling

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, San Francisco General Hospital/University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA. bmcbeth@sfghed.ucsf.edu

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Substance use among emergency medicine residents shows declining illicit drug use but increasing marijuana and alcohol consumption. These trends highlight the need for targeted support for at-risk residents.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Public Health
  • Substance Use Research

Background:

  • Emergency Medicine (EM) residents face unique stressors that may influence substance use patterns.
  • Previous studies have indicated varying levels of substance use within medical training programs.
  • Understanding current trends is crucial for developing effective interventions and support systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the current prevalence of substance use among national Emergency Medicine residents.
  • To compare these findings with data from a similar study conducted in 1992.
  • To identify trends in substance use over time within this specific medical cohort.

Main Methods:

  • A voluntary, anonymous national survey was administered to Emergency Medicine residents in February 2006.
  • The survey was distributed during the national in-service examination, achieving a high residency participation rate (99%).
  • Data collected included the use of 13 substances, demographics, and residents' perceptions of their own substance use patterns.

Main Results:

  • While the prevalence of most illicit drug use remained low, past-year and past-month marijuana use increased significantly (p < 0.001).
  • Alcohol consumption showed an upward trend, with increases in daily drinkers (3.3% to 4.9%) and residents reporting increased alcohol intake during residency (4% to 12.6%; p < 0.001).
  • Despite a decline in overall reported past marijuana use (52.3% to 45.0%), recent usage patterns shifted upwards.

Conclusions:

  • Self-reported use of most illicit street drugs is uncommon among Emergency Medicine residents.
  • Trends indicate a concerning rise in both marijuana and alcohol use within this population.
  • Awareness of these evolving substance use patterns is essential for educators to effectively target resources for impaired and at-risk residents.