Discussion The demographics of MAP patients in this study correlate well with previous studies describing defined populations of MAP users. Baberg and colleagues screened inpatient psychiatric consultations at a university medical center and found that MAP use doubled over 6 years in a population with demographics similar to ours. Bailey studied toxicology screens in university [...]

Continue reading " Methamphetamine Abuse and Emergency Department Utilization. Part 2 "

Methamphetamine (MAP) abuse continues to increase worldwide, based on morbidity, mortality, drug treatment, and epidemiologic studies and surveys. MAP abuse has become a significant health care, environmental, and law enforcement problem. Acute intoxication often results in agitation, violence, and death. Chronic use may lead to infection, heart failure, malnutrition, and permanent psychiatric illness. MAP users [...]

Continue reading " Methamphetamine Abuse and Emergency Department Utilization. Part 1 "