Essentials - Management of Withdrawal - Opioids, Alcohol and Benzodiazepines-Recording - Essentials - Management of Withdrawal-Alcohol, Benzodiazepines and Opioids

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In this video, Tony Decker, a practitioner in Phoenix, Arizona, discusses the management of alcohol, benzodiazepine, and opioid withdrawal. He highlights the importance of supervised detoxification to prevent life-threatening complications. Detoxification is not substance abuse treatment and should be followed by appropriate interventions for long-term recovery. Decker provides an overview of the phases of detoxification, including evaluation, stabilization, and fostering the patient's entry into treatment. He discusses the historical treatment methods for withdrawal, such as drunk tanks, shaming, and detox tanks. Decker emphasizes the use of medications like alcohol, benzodiazepines, and phenobarbital for alcohol withdrawal, and the recognition that opioids do not typically cause untimely death in withdrawal. He also discusses the assessment and treatment options for opioid withdrawal, including the use of buprenorphine. Decker provides information on the ASAM patient placement criteria for detoxification and the various levels of care. He also discusses the use of the Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale and the COWS score for assessing opioid withdrawal symptoms. Decker highlights the importance of individualized treatment plans and ongoing support for patients in recovery. The video provides important information for healthcare professionals and individuals seeking to understand the management of withdrawal from alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids. No credits were granted in the video.

Keywords

Tony Decker

Phoenix

supervised detoxification

long-term recovery

medications for alcohol withdrawal

opioid withdrawal symptoms

treatment options

ASAM patient placement criteria

Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale

withdrawal management