The patient in this case was a 27-year-old woman who struggled with depression and substance abuse for many years.
She had been admitted for psychiatric care on several occasions.
She was admitted to the ICU after a particularly worrisome episode involving opioid overdose and an alcohol binge.
After several days of medical clearance, she was transferred …
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