Toxicology studies in trauma populations
| Toxicological study | Alcohol prevalence | Drug prevalence |
|---|---|---|
| Trauma and altered mental status (Chicago, 198812) | 27% >100 mg/dl | 37% Cannabinoids, 34% cocaine, 16% opiates, 7% benzodiazepines, 2% amphetamines |
| Major trauma admissions (Cleveland, 198910) | 63% Alcohol positive, no limit given | 42% Cocaine, 8% benzodiazepines, 7% opiates, 7% cannabinoids |
| Major trauma (Seattle, 198811) | 31% >100 mg/dl | 26% Cannabinoids, 12% opiates, 10% cocaine, 4% benzodiazepines |
| Adolescent trauma (Philadelphia, 199215) | 13% Alcohol positive, no limit given | 8% Cocaine, 6% cannabinoids, 6% diazepam, 6% opiates |
| Seriously injured trauma admissions (Baltimore, 199616) | 32% Alcohol positive, no limit given | 15% Opiates, 14% cocaine, 11% cannabinoids, 0.1% amphetamines |