Emergency Rooms Emerge as Critical Entry Point for Substance Use Disorder Care

From Behavioral Health Business (Link: https://bhbusiness.com/2024/06/13/emergency-rooms-emerge-as-critical-entry-point-for-substance-use-disorder-care/):

The emergency department (ED) can be the “first, and sometimes only” interaction that people with substance use disorders (SUDs) have with the health care system.

Integrating SUD care into EDs can connect these patients to crucial long-term care. Still, co-occurring conditions, stigma and polysubstance use are among the main barriers preventing efficient integration.