Substance use screening in EDs urged for youth in crisis

Key Points

• To evaluate the need for standardized screening for substance use in youth patients at pediatric emergency departments during crises.
• Conducted a review of current practices in pediatric emergency departments.
• Analyzed the impact of substance use screening on crisis intervention outcomes.
• Standardized screening is currently lacking in many pediatric emergency departments.
• Implementing screening can identify youth in need of immediate support and resources.