Drug-related ED visits __________.

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Drug-related ED visits include any and all visits to an emergency department that are related to recent drug use, regardless of whether the drugs were illicit or prescribed.

Answer: B 
 Drug-related ED visits are counted in DAWN statistics even if they result in a fatality. DAWN stands for "Drug Abuse Warning Network," and its purpose is to collect information on drug-related emergency room visits, not just non-fatal ones.

Answer: D 
 Drug-related ED visits can include suicide attempts if they are related to recent drug use. However, other types of suicide attempts (such as self-harm with a weapon or other means) that are not related to drug use would not be included as drug-related ED visits.

Therefore, the best choice would be A and B.

Drug-Related ED Visits __________