@article{ref1,
title="A descriptive study of trauma, alcohol, and alcoholism in young adults",
journal="Journal of Adolescent Health",
year="1992",
author="Jurkovich, Gregory J. and Copass, M. K. and Seguin, D. A. and Ries, R. K. and Gurney, J. G. and Rivara, Frederick P.",
volume="13",
number="8",
pages="663-667",
abstract="Young adults, 18-20 years of age, admitted to a trauma center via the emergency department, were studied to determine if they had been drinking prior to their injury event. The prevalence of self-reported chronic alcohol problems was examined using the short Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (SMAST). Of the 319 subjects, 131 (41%) tested positive for alcohol, including about one-half of those with intentional injuries and 38% with unintentional injuries. Approximately 22% had blood alcohol concentrations of 100 mg/dL or more, indicating they were legally intoxicated at the time of their injury. Of study subjects who completed the SMAST, 49% attained scores suggesting potential or probable alcoholism, and 20% had already sought some type of treatment, despite their young age. Health-care practices and policies related to these findings include routine screening of trauma patients for alcohol abuse and integration of chemical dependency intervention services with trauma care.",
language="",
issn="1054-139X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}