This session will equip the learner with the ability to recognize, assess, and treat opioid withdrawal. The learner will be able to score the severity of the withdrawal. The learner will be able to choose from different treatment options to manage opioid withdrawal.
Instructional Strategy: Lecture/Discussion, 1 hour
Learning Objectives
Author: Charles Emerman, MD
School: Case Western Reserve University, MetroHealth Medical Center
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Kosten TR, Baxter LE. Review article: Effective management of opioid withdrawal symptoms: A gateway to opioid dependence treatment. Am J Addict. 2019 Feb;28(2):55-62. doi: 10.1111/ajad.12862. Epub 2019 Jan 31. Review. PubMed PMID: 30701615; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6590307. Full text: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6590307/pdf/AJAD-28-55.pdf
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