Psychiatric admissions amongst the substance use disorder population to Malta’s mental health hospital : admissions related to substance use disorder in Malta

BACKGROUND: The population of substance users is frequently stigmatised and under-represented. Their management often poses specific challenges secondary to complex presentations. This study aims to establish a comprehensive picture of substance user presentations to the acute mental health hospital in Malta, focusing on the number of and reasons for admission. Any correlation existing between the length of stay and the presenting complaint was also analysed.