Book contents
- The Opioid Epidemic
- The Opioid Epidemic
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Part I The Origins of Addiction
- Part II Recognizing That a Problem Exists
- Part III The Treatment Plan
- 9 Detoxification: How Do We Get Ourselves Off Opioids?
- 10 Outpatient Treatment Modalities
- 11 The True Cost of Opioid Addiction Treatment
- 12 Harm-Reduction, Legal Issues, Drug Court and Other Alternatives to Discipline
- Part IV Recovery
- Appendix: Additional Content and Resources
- Index
- References
9 - Detoxification: How Do We Get Ourselves Off Opioids?
from Part III - The Treatment Plan
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 07 October 2023
Book contents
- The Opioid Epidemic
- The Opioid Epidemic
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Part I The Origins of Addiction
- Part II Recognizing That a Problem Exists
- Part III The Treatment Plan
- 9 Detoxification: How Do We Get Ourselves Off Opioids?
- 10 Outpatient Treatment Modalities
- 11 The True Cost of Opioid Addiction Treatment
- 12 Harm-Reduction, Legal Issues, Drug Court and Other Alternatives to Discipline
- Part IV Recovery
- Appendix: Additional Content and Resources
- Index
- References
Summary
When an individual has been consuming opioids for an extended period, a phenomenon known as physical dependence occurs. Because of physical dependence, when the opioids are discontinued abruptly, or the dosage is dropped significantly, the individual experiences withdrawal through the process of detoxification. Historically, people were forced to endure withdrawal symptoms without medical treatment in jail cells, drunk tanks, or compulsory treatment centers. Nowadays, withdrawal management includes education, treatment of withdrawal symptoms, and referrals for further care, which is almost always required for individuals to achieve long-term sobriety. Inpatient and residential treatment are two options for care after detoxification, and various individual factors must be considered when choosing the best type of treatment for that person.
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- The Opioid EpidemicOrigins, Current State and Potential Solutions, pp. 107 - 122Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023
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