New Drug Abuse Warning Network
Language: eng
Subjects: Public health surveillance; Substance abuse; Drug abuse
Other titles: New DAWN; Drug Abuse Warning Network; DAWN
Description: The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) is a public health surveillance system that monitors: Drug-related visits to hospital emergency departments (EDs) and Drug-related deaths investigated by medical examiners and coroners (ME/Cs). In 2003, a new, redesigned DAWN expanded beyond drug abuse. New DAWN helps communities and member facilities identify emerging problems, improve patient care, and manage resources.
Notes: Viewed on (Oct. 21, 2005).