Publications by authors named "Patrick Harding"

Accidental falls are preventable adverse events for older post-acute care (PAC) patients. Yet, due to the functional and medical care needs of this population, there is little guidance to inform multidisciplinary prevention efforts. This scoping review aims to characterize the evidence for multifactorial PAC fall prevention interventions.

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of traffic offenders with unusually high blood-alcohol concentrations (BAC>0.4 g%) when arrested. The BAC that kills one person might be easily tolerated by another, depending on, among other things, the person's age, pattern of drinking, and the development of tolerance.

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Dextromethorphan is a synthetic analogue of codeine used in hundreds of over-the-counter medications for its antitussive effects. There have been numerous reports of dextromethorphan abuse by young adults. Dextromethorphan can produce psychoactive effects similar to that of marijuana, and higher doses will produce dissociative effects, including sensory enhancement and hallucinations.

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The Forensic Toxicology Program of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) provides analytical and support services to assist in the identification of alcohol- and/or drug-impaired drivers and to assist in determining cause of death. These services are provided to law enforcement agencies, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and county medical examiners and coroners. Program staff is active in alcohol and drug training, policy-making, and research on a national and international level.

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