title: Withdrawal strategies for outpatients. Alcohol, benzodiazepine, barbiturate, and opiate addictions.
abstract: This article discusses outpatient withdrawal strategies for patients addicted to alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and opiates and describes some practical ways to support recovery.
authors.affiliation: Homewood Addiction Division, Homewood Health Centre in Guelph, Ont.
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Mezciems
mesh_terms: D000339:Affect; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications*; D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods*; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D003975:Diazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009294:Narcotics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers / Q000379:methods*; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D009294:Narcotics; D003975:Diazepam