Drug Abuse
摘要
Substance abuse may be persistent or sporadic, and inconsistent with or unrelated to acceptable medical practice. This subset of patients may present to the hospital with acute intoxication, withdrawal, or infectious and other chronic complications related to drug abuse. They have an overall better prognosis compared to other critically ill patients if diagnosed and managed timely. Narcotics, stimulants, and sedatives are the common prescription drugs of abuse. Patients may present with deliberate or accidental overdose.