American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Lead: The association between temperature and alcohol- and substance-related disorder hospital visits
Lead: The association between temperature and alcohol- and substance-related disorder hospital visits
Lead: The association between temperature and alcohol- and substance-related disorder hospital visits
Tuesday 10th October 2023
Learn about the link between rising temperatures and hospital visits for substance use disorders, plus other key addiction medicine research findings.
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Get the buttons here!How Temperature Affects Hospital Visits for Substance Use: Surprising Findings
Episode Overview
- Temperature rise linked to increase in SUD hospital visits, especially with opioids
- Research on benzodiazepine use, opioid overdose, and COVID-19's impact on alcohol use disorder
- Insights into racial disparities in access to buprenorphine and opioid misuse among adults on probation and parole
- Examination of pediatric ADHD medication errors and neurocognitive factors in PTSD-SUD comorbidity
These results indicate that the rise in SUD hospital visits is linked to continued rising temperatures related to climate change. Healthcare and social interventions could potentially mitigate these harms.
Ever wondered how the weather might impact hospital visits for substance use disorders? This episode of 'Addiction Medicine Unpacked' dives into an intriguing study from New York State, revealing a surprising link between rising temperatures and an increase in hospital visits due to substance use. The research, covering data from 1995 to 2014, shows that warmer days lead to more hospital visits, especially when opioids are involved. Men aged 25-44 are the most affected group.
This episode doesn't just stop at temperature effects. It also explores long-term benzodiazepine use, hippocampal volume loss in those with a history of non-fatal opioid overdose, and the impact of COVID-19 on cardiovascular health in patients with alcohol use disorder. Racial and ethnic disparities in timely buprenorphine access, opioid misuse among adults on probation or parole, pediatric ADHD medication errors, and neurocognitive factors in PTSD-substance use disorder comorbidity are also discussed.
Each topic offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals and anyone touched by addiction. Tune in to understand how these findings could shape future healthcare and social interventions.