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Management of withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs

Year: 2019

Type: report

Abstract: This review on management of withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs aimed to identify: the most effective practices; which withdrawal strategies are most effective in improving treatment outcomes for special population groups; and the differential effects of withdrawal management approaches by setting. The review identified the importance of a ‘package of care’ which includes psychosocial, physical and pharmacological interventions, and these should be incorporated into all withdrawal services. The challenge is to ensure that effective services are available, patient-centred, evidence-based and efficient. The review suggests that a re- examination of the NSW approach is needed with more emphasis on ambulatory withdrawal services. The review also highlights a need for more research into interventions for special populations including older people.

DOI: 10.57022/mjjp9930

Authors: Nicholas Lintzeris, Sandra Sunjic, Apo Demirkol, Mira Branezac, Nadine Ezard, Krista Siefried, Liam Acheson, Florence Bascombe, Chris Tremonti, Paul Haber

Institutions: Boston University, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Sax Institute, ASL Roma, Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma 3, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, South Central VA Health Care Network

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Funder: NSW Ministry of Health

OpenAlex ID: W4367726809

Cites: 165

Cited by: 9

Related to: 10