Background: Previous studies have documented discriminatory refusals from post-acute care facilities related to opioid use disorder or opioid agonist therapy, however the impact of inability to secure skilled nursing facility (SNF) placement for patients with any substance use disorder (SUD) has not been fully explored. The objective of this study is to measure the odds […]

Background: Substance use continues to increase in the United States. Substance use has been linked to new onset cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders which lead to hospitalizations. We aimed to assess the association of epidemiology and racial disparities of substance use disorders (SUDs) using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) Database. Methods: A retrospective study of the […]

Background: Hospitalists often care for patients who have substance use disorders as well as patients who are incarcerated. Availability of medications for substance use disorders (MSUD) varies based on state law and access varies based on facility, city, and county. Since hospitalization presents a unique opportunity to prevent negative consequences of substance use disorders, it […]

Background: Prior studies have found Black and Hispanic patients are more likely to experience disparities in pain management. Fewer studies have evaluated pain control based on age, sex, body mass index (BMI), or presence of a substance use disorder (SUD). While factors influencing management of acute pain are complex, striving for adequate pain control remains […]

Background: In utero opioid exposure can result in neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). NAS is a serious condition characterized by central nervous system hyperirritability and autonomic nervous system and gastrointestinal tract dysfunction. Newborns with NAS may require pharmacological management, have increased hospital costs, and have a prolonged hospital length of stay (LOS). NAS incidence has increased […]

Background: Previous studies have documented discriminatory refusals from post-acute care facilities related to opioid use disorder or opioid agonist therapy, however the impact of inability to secure skilled nursing facility (SNF) placement for patients with any substance use disorder (SUD) has not been fully explored. The objective of this study is to measure the odds […]