Urine Amphetamine Screening and Suicidality: A 5-Year Retrospective Analysis of Emergency Department Patients

In this patient population, positive amphetamine screening resulted in more frequent emergency department discharge when compared to those with negative amphetamine screens. Extended lengths of stay were more common for screen positive patients compared with screen negative patients. These findings are consistent with prior literature. Larger studies are needed to fully assess the impact of urine amphetamine screening on emergency psychiatric care and disposition.