Chapter 7: Treatment Flashcards
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Withdrawal should be done under medical supervision because?
-outpatient and hospitalization?
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- they involve convulsions..that need med treatment….can be done in outpatient set up but sometimes hospitalization is needed for those with a history of seizures, psychotic episodes or high doses of drugs.
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Detoxification of BZDs
- GDR
- medical treatment in conjunction with?
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- gradually reduce daily dose of BZD (GDR) gradual dose reduction
- withdrawal= 8-12 weeks completed in no more than 6 months
- counselling, group therapy or cognitive behavioural therapy in conjunction for best success and careful monitoring of withdrawal symptoms
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Why does an illegal user seldom abuse BZD ?
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-usually only when they use it as an adjunct to some other addiction like alcohol, heroin or amphetamine….treatments usually focus on the PRIMARY ADDICTION.
