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Alcoholism and society.

R Martinez1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, California.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
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Alcohol abuse significantly impacts society and emergency departments. Emergency physicians can play a crucial role in addressing this widespread public health issue.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Alcohol abuse presents a pervasive societal problem.
  • The issue significantly impacts emergency department (ED) patient populations.
  • The societal costs of alcohol abuse are substantial and likely underestimated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence of alcohol abuse in the ED setting.
  • To underscore the extensive societal burden of alcohol-related issues.
  • To emphasize the critical role of emergency physicians in intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on alcohol abuse and ED presentations.
  • Analysis of societal costs associated with alcohol abuse.
  • Discussion of intervention strategies for emergency physicians.

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Main Results:

  • Alcohol abuse is a frequent and significant issue within emergency departments.
  • The multifaceted costs (social, medical, occupational, legal) are exceedingly high.
  • Emergency physicians are uniquely positioned for early intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing alcohol abuse requires a comprehensive societal approach.
  • Emergency departments serve as a critical point for identifying and intervening in alcohol abuse.
  • Training emergency physicians in intervention techniques is essential.