Skip to main content

2011: National Estimates of Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits 

Description:

This publication presents national estimates of drug-related visits to hospital emergency departments (EDs) for 2011, based on data from the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN). Also presented are comparisons of 2011 estimates with those for 2004, 2009 and 2010. Chapter topics include overall drug misuse and abuse, illicit drugs, alcohol (drugs and alcohol taken together, underage drinking), nonmedical use of pharmaceuticals, drug-related suicide attempts, seeking detox services, adverse reactions to pharmaceuticals and accidental ingestion of drugs.

Publication Date:
May 30, 2014
Collection Date:
2004-2011
Data Source:
Drug Abuse Warning Network
Report Type:
Annual Report

Part of Collection:

Drug Abuse Warning Network, 2011: Annual report and reference materials

View/Download Files

Other Related Reports

Drug Abuse Warning Network Methodology Report, 2011 Update 
Collected Date: 2004-2011 | Published Date: | Type: Drug Abuse Warning Network
Glossary of DAWN Terms, 2011 Update
Collected Date: 2011 | Published Date: | Type: Drug Abuse Warning Network
Guide to Drug Abuse Warning Network Trend Tables, 2011 Update 
Collected Date: 2011 | Published Date: | Type: Drug Abuse Warning Network

Report Resources

Find crosswalks, public use files, and more on the DAWN annual estimates page.
< Back to Main content