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Substance abuse and dependence are prevalent problems in the general population and can pose risks in the perioperative setting. Excessive levels of alcohol use can increase the risk of perioperative morbidity—including cardiopulmonary, infections, wound, bleeding, and neurologic complications [1]. Surgical patients who drink over four drinks daily have a two- to threefold increased risk for postoperative complications when compared to patients who drink less than two drinks a day [1].

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  1. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Ashok Reddy MD

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  1. Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Washington, Roosevelt Way NE 4525, Seattle, 98105, Washington, USA

    Christopher J. Wong

  2. Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, NE Pacific Street 1959, Seattle, 98195, Washington, USA

    Nason P. Hamlin

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Reddy, A. (2013). Substance Abuse and Dependence. In: Wong, C., Hamlin, N. (eds) The Perioperative Medicine Consult Handbook. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3220-3_35

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