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Author:

NATIONAL COLLABORATING CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH;

Title:

Drug misuse: opioid detoxification: the NICE guideline

Publisher:

London: British Psychological Society; Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2008. 271p., bibliog., CD ROM

Abstract:

Of the estimated 4 million people in the UK who use illicit drugs each year, approximately 50,000 misuse opioids (such as heroin, opium, morphine, codeine and methadone). Opioid misuse presents a considerable health risk and can lead to significant social problems. This publication brings together all of the evidence that led to the recommendations in the NICE guideline on Drug misuse: opioid detoxification. It provides an overview and covers assessment and testing, pharmacological and physical interventions used in detoxification, psychosocial interventions to support detoxification, and the settings in which the treatment can take place. The book is illustrated by the experiences of people who have been dependent on opioids, and there is also advice for family members and carers of people with a drug problem. An accompanying CD provides further information about the evidence.

Series:

(National Clinical Practice Guideline; no. 52)

Full text:

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Format:

book;

Topics:

detoxification; drug misuse; health care; medication; psychosocial approach; rehabilitation;

Content Type:

good practice;

Country/Region:

England;

Record ID:

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