Substance Abuse and Toxicological Tests

Sep 3, 2016 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Substance Abuse and Toxicological Tests

SUBSTANCEPAST YEAR (%)PAST MONTH (%) Any illicit drug15.38.9 Marijuana and hashish11.56.9 Cocaine1.80.6 Crack0.30.1 Heroin0.20.1 Hallucinogens1.80.5 Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)0.30.1 Phencyclidine (PCP)0.00.0 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methamphetamine (MDMA, Ecstasy)1.00.3 Inhalants0.80.3 Any illicit drug other than…

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Definitions and Concepts

Sep 3, 2016 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Definitions and Concepts

“Definitions and Concepts,” which was written by Scott L. Traub. Objectives After completing this chapter, the reader should be able to Differentiate between accuracy and precision Distinguish between quantitative, qualitative,…

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of Tobacco Use

Aug 27, 2016 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on of Tobacco Use

As delineated in the clinical practice guideline, clinicians should routinely screen for tobacco use and apply appropriate interventions (Figure 1), addressing five key components for comprehensive tobacco-cessation counseling (the 5…

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