by y2madmin | Sep 2, 2020
OPIOID MANAGEMENT & DETOXIFICATION Opioid Management & Detoxification Reasons for the discontinuation of opioid medications include but are not limited to: lack of medication effectiveness, a decrease in pain level in a stable condition, suspicion or confirmation of abuse/misuse, evidence of illegal or unsafe behaviors, and a person’s own desire to cease therapy. One objective of opioid detoxification is to maintain patient safety and comfort and to minimize withdrawal symptoms during the taper. This...
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