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Using Total Abstinence In Treating Opioid Addiction

by Tamela Probst (2020-06-08)


https://addictiontreatments101.com/ Using Total Abstinence In Treating Opioid Addiction

Abstinence-oriented treatment is less extensive. Detoxification without follow-up treatment suffers from high rates of relapse (including an increased risk for opioid overdose due to decreased tolerance); the results can be improved when accompanied by psychosocial interventions.

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