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 [...]