title: Pharmacological management of opiate withdrawal.
abstract: Opiate misuse is extremely prevalent in the UK. A high proportion of these individuals experience withdrawal symptoms. This article describes the clinical features and discusses the current literature on the pharmacological management of opiate withdrawal.
authors.affiliation: Lyndon Clinic, Solihull, West Midlands.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Upthegrove
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Naik
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D009294:Narcotics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D009294:Narcotics