Clinical Audit : Supporting Post Detox Abstinence: Discussion of Relapse Prevention Medications by Community Addiction Services Prior to Referral for Inpatient Detoxification

Aims: Without a plan to support ongoing abstinence, detoxification (“detox”) could increase, rather than reduce, risks to a patient. Before referring for inpatient detox from alcohol or opioids, community teams are expected to discuss relapse prevention medications (RPMs) with patients, as part of t...

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Main Authors: Farheen Zahra, John Barker, Paul Briley
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Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-06-01
Series:BJPsych Open
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S205647242510700X/type/journal_article
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description Aims: Without a plan to support ongoing abstinence, detoxification (“detox”) could increase, rather than reduce, risks to a patient. Before referring for inpatient detox from alcohol or opioids, community teams are expected to discuss relapse prevention medications (RPMs) with patients, as part of their wider support plan.
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title Clinical Audit : Supporting Post Detox Abstinence: Discussion of Relapse Prevention Medications by Community Addiction Services Prior to Referral for Inpatient Detoxification
title_full Clinical Audit : Supporting Post Detox Abstinence: Discussion of Relapse Prevention Medications by Community Addiction Services Prior to Referral for Inpatient Detoxification
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title_short Clinical Audit : Supporting Post Detox Abstinence: Discussion of Relapse Prevention Medications by Community Addiction Services Prior to Referral for Inpatient Detoxification
title_sort clinical audit supporting post detox abstinence discussion of relapse prevention medications by community addiction services prior to referral for inpatient detoxification
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