Types of Drug Treatment
- Medical Detoxification: Usually within a hospital setting, provides medication and medical monitoring for psychological and physical symptoms of immediate withdrawal
- Outpatient Clinics: Usually for people who are employed with social support, provides medication and group counseling
- Residential: Short term and long term care provided 24 hrs a day within a residential setting, medication, group counseling and verious therapies
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Nursing Interventions
- Identification of physical or psychological symptoms
- Identification of high risk dependant relationships
- Indetification of support systems & spirituality
- Active listening and support
- Medication administration
- Assisting with basic care needs
Find out about mental health risks such as Psychosis
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Effective Treatment
- Family based therapy
- Cognitive and behavioral training
- Therapeutic Community settings
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