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Evidence-led guides about substances, behaviors, treatment, recovery and family support.
Detox manages acute withdrawal and stabilisation. Rehab is a broader programme addressing behaviour, health, mental health, relationships, routines, relapse risk, and long-term…
Home detox can be appropriate for selected low-risk patients with clinical assessment, reliable support, medication oversight where needed, and a clear escalation…
Withdrawal timelines vary according to the substance, formulation, dose, duration, frequency, metabolism, health, previous withdrawals, and use of other drugs. A calendar…
Methamphetamine use disorder can involve prolonged wakefulness, intense craving, rapid deterioration in health and functioning, and a crash with fatigue, depression, sleep…
Medical detox is the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of intoxication and withdrawal while a person stabilises. It is a phase of care,…
Prescription drug addiction can involve opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, sedatives, or other medicines. The key issue is not whether a drug was prescribed,…
Antidepressants can cause discontinuation symptoms when stopped or reduced, but they do not typically produce the intoxication, craving, and compulsive reward-seeking pattern…
Tramadol is an opioid with additional effects on serotonin and noradrenaline. Dependence, opioid use disorder, seizures, serotonin toxicity, and a mixed withdrawal…
Codeine is an opioid that can cause tolerance, dependence, opioid use disorder, and overdose. Combination products may add toxicity from paracetamol/acetaminophen or…
Prescription stimulant misuse includes taking medication without a prescription, using a different dose or route, or using it for wakefulness, weight loss,…
Pregabalin and gabapentin are prescribed for selected conditions but can be misused and may cause dependence or withdrawal. Sedation and overdose risk…
Stimulant-induced psychosis can include paranoia, hallucinations, delusional beliefs, severe fear, disorganisation, or unsafe agitation during or after cocaine, methamphetamine, or other stimulant…