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“Tranq Dope”: A New Menace

“Tranq Dope”: A New Menace

by Camille Dagenais | May 23, 2024 | Addictions, cardiac arrest, Chronic Pain, Featured, Toxicology

The North American opioid crisis is rapidly expanding, resulting in unprecedented levels of harm and strain on the healthcare system. The opioid epidemic is not new to ED providers across the country, but the true extent of harm is quite shocking. In Canada, there has...
Distilling it Down Part II: Optimizing Discharge from the ED

Distilling it Down Part II: Optimizing Discharge from the ED

by Michael Wong, Alex Coutin | Aug 20, 2020 | Addictions, Critical Care, Featured, mental health, psychiatry

In part 1 of this 2-part series, we discussed diagnosis and initial management of alcohol withdrawal. In part 2, we discuss the role of the benzodiazepines on discharge, how to use gabapentin, naltrexone, and communication strategies to optimize discharge to help your...
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