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Data were obtained from a statewide repository including patients treated for confirmed or suspected misuse of marijuana, alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, stimulants, acetaminophen, antidepressants, or other drugs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Conclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EMS responded to a vast variety of drug misuse among pediatric patients, including prescription medications, alcohol, marijuana, and illicit drugs. Accidental ingestions occurred exclusively in infant\/preschool ages and intent for recreation or self-harm primarily occurred in adolescents. By increasing awareness of the more common pediatric patient characteristics associated with the type and reason for drug use, EMS agencies can improve pediatric readiness among prehospital clinicians.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"single-author\"><span class=\"white\">Contributors to the study included: <\/span><\/span><span class=\"single-author\"><span class=\"white\">A. 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