Opiate Misuse Flashcards
1
Q
What is harm reduction?
A
reduce adverse consequences of drug use among persons who continue to use drugs
2
Q
What patients should undergo detoxification?
A
shorter history; uncomplicated; stable socially; want to
3
Q
What opioid substitution therapies are available?
A
methadone or buprenorphine
4
Q
What is the current problem with buprenoprhine?
A
takes 15 minutes to work sublingually so not practical for daily supervised pharmacy dosing
5
Q
Who are opiate blockade useful for?
A
impulsive users
