They may have alcohol use disorder, cognitive issues, and comorbid mental health issues, like anxiety and depression.

New Mexico Highlands University

Of veterans receiving outpatient care at Veterans’ Affairs hospitals, ICU admission within 1 year was 2% for abstinent patients versus 2.5% for severe alcohol misuse. Once discharged from the hospital probability of readmission within one year is 48% for abstinent patients versus 55% for patients with severe alcohol misuse. 

ICU Admissions and Alcohol Misuse

Clark, B. J., Rubinsky, A. D., Ho, P. M., Au, D. H., Chavez, L. J., Moss, M., & Bradley, K. A. (2016). Alcohol screening scores and the risk of intensive care unit admission and hospital readmission. Substance Abuse, 37(3), 466–473. https://doi-org.proxy.wichita.edu/10.1080/08897077.2015.1137259

Alcohol screening scores and the risk of intensive care unit admission and hospital readmission

ICU Survivors Who Misuse Alcohol

Brief interventions may not be enough, so in those cases they often get referrals to treatment. Patients with severe alcohol misuse are least likely respond.

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