Hospital Admissions for Drug Reactions Double

“Substance abuse is rising, and drug abuse of all kinds is exploding as a major public health concern for our country,” said Pamela S. Hyde, administrator of HHS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “The challenge for our healthcare practitioners is to see that patients receive medications when there is medical need but also to help prevent the adverse health consequences from drug use.”

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