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Intramuscular Chemical Sedation in Emergency Mental Health Patients Associated with Black Race, Police Arrival, and Involuntary Holds
By MedXY|Jul 29, 2026
A study of over 94,000 ED visits found that intramuscular chemical sedation during mental health consultations was more common among Black patients, those arriving with EMS or law enforcement, and those on involuntary holds.