Standing Er News Today

Institute of drug abuse, 80% of heroin users started with prescription opioid. the first point of con tack someone has is when they go to the er. this pilot program by the colorado hospital association involves eight hospitals and three free standing ers. one doctor part of this pilot told us about the moment the crisis hit home when heroin overdose patient explained how she became addicted. >> what she said, i got my first prescription for an opioid from an emergency physician for an ankle spra...