Introduction

Alcohol and drug abuse is used by large proportions of individuals in different countries around the globe. The abuse of drugs and alcohol usually starts at early childhood, increase during adolescents and later develops into dependence. It has become a major problem in the contemporary society. Excessive drinking and substance abuse causes adverse health impacts such as psychological, social and physical problems. Treatment and care of alcohol and substance related health problems and associated morbidities are often sought in emergency departments in hospitals. It increases the number of attendances to the Emergency Departments in healthcare sectors, especially on weekends and at nights. Alcohol and substance abuse related problems have become common in the emergency departments throughout the……………………

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