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- Title
Diagnosing and treating opioid dependence.
- Authors
Hill, Kevin P.; Rice, Lindsay S.; Connery, Hilary S.; Weiss, Roger D.
- Abstract
The article discusses ways in diagnosing and treating opioid dependence. It cites the case of a 48-year-old male who has gained considerable amount of weight and appeared to use opioids. It also discusses the steps in screening and diagnosing rapid misuse of opioids, and ways in assessing the patient's willingness for help. Furthermore, it also outlines the clinical recommendations in treating opioid dependence.
- Subjects
OPIOID abuse; DRUG abuse treatment; DRUG abuse; PSYCHIATRIC drugs; OPIUM; DRUGS of abuse; PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
- Publication
Journal of Family Practice, 2012, Vol 61, Issue 10, p588
- ISSN
0094-3509
- Publication type
Article