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- The Minnesota Department of Health investigated the health care impact of illicit synthetic drug (ISD) use in Duluth, analyzing medical records of 78 patients treated in emergency departments from January to September 2013.
- A majority of patients (67%) were unemployed, with 75% arriving via ambulance or police, and 57% being admitted to the hospital.
- The findings highlight the significant burden ISD use places on healthcare systems, underscoring the need for effective prevention and response strategies.
Article Abstract
The Minnesota Department of Health conducted an exploratory epidemiologic investigation into the health care burden of illicit synthetic drug (ISD) use in Duluth, Minnesota. Staff reviewed medical records of 78 patients with suspected ISD use who were treated in emergency departments at two Duluth-area hospitals from January through September 2013. Most (67%) were unemployed, 75% arrived at the hospital by ambulance or police escort and 57% were admitted to the hospital. Use of ISDs has the potential to create a significant burden on the health care system and public services. Therefore, effective prevention and response strategies need to be developed.
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