# Stimulant-Related Emergencies in Older Adults

**Authors:** Jonathan S. Zipursky, Rachela Smith, Ania Sarnocinska, Jagadish Rangrej, Inas Riyaz Mohammed, Saad Rais, Kamil Malikov, Michael P. Hillmer, Nathan M. Stall

PMC · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.12860 · JAMA Network Open · 2025-05-29

## TL;DR

This study looks at how often older adults visit the emergency room due to stimulant-related issues each year.

## Contribution

The study provides annual data on stimulant-related emergency visits specifically among older adults.

## Key findings

- Rates of stimulant-related emergency department visits were analyzed annually.
- Older adults showed notable patterns in stimulant-related emergency visits.

## Abstract

This cohort study examines annual rates of stimulant-related emergency department visits among older adults.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Parkinson disease (MESH:D010300), poisoning (MESH:D011041), arrhythmia (MESH:D001145), mood disorders (MESH:D019964), myocardial infarction (MESH:D009203), ADHD (MESH:D001289), mental health and addictions disorders (OMIM:603663), stroke (MESH:D020521), hypertension (MESH:D006973), psychosis (MESH:D011618), anxiety disorders (MESH:D001008), toxicity (MESH:D064420), mental and behavioral disorders (MESH:D001523), dementia (MESH:D003704), substance use disorder (MESH:D019966)
- **Chemicals:** amphetamine (MESH:D000661), methylphenidate (MESH:D008774), alcohol (MESH:D000438), lisdexamfetamine (MESH:D000069478), amphetamines (MESH:D000662), psychoactive substances (-), cocaine (MESH:D003042), dextroamphetamine (MESH:D003913)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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