3rd para-physical-withdrawal-heroin Flashcards
1
Q
World Health Organisation, 2009
A
Onset of opioid withdrawal symptoms 8-24 hours after last use, it can last up to 48 hours with increased intensity of the symptoms thought the duration
2
Q
How intense is opioid withdrawal?
A
intensity correlates with dosage levels of heroin-lower doses are like the flu – only rarely is it life threatening
3
Q
Withdrawal symptoms
A
vomiting, nausea, tremors, insomnia
