Question

Explain what US government agency gathers data concerning drug-related medical emergencies in hospitals. Be sure to include the agency's two major concerns, the seven major circumstances most frequently addressed, and at least 2 statistics relating to the emergencies reported.

Answer 1

US government agency gathers data concerning drug-related medical emergencies in the hospital include alcohol abuse, illegal drugs, inhalants, prescription and over the counter medication and dietary supplements.
US Department of Health and Human Services(HHS) and Drug Abuse Warning Network(DAWN) are national non-federal hospitals for 24 hours emergency services. Agency has a major concern on visits to drug abuse reports, adverse reactions, and drug-related consequences. seven major circumstances most frequently addressed are drug abuse, cocaine involved ED visit, heroin involved ED visit, Stimulant involved ED visit, marijuana involved ED visit, an illicit drug like PCP, ecstasy involved ED visit, Psychotherapeutic ED visit, CNS agents like analgesics, sedatives and stimulants ED visits.
Age group between 20 or younger ED visits nonmedical use of pharmaceutical increase 45.4% in 2004 and 2009, and 21 years and older increased to 110%. most of the adverse reaction visits made by patients 21 or older and 65 years or older.