title: Substance use disorders and evidence-based detoxification protocols.
abstract: The role of advanced practice nursing in addictions is inclusive of the medical detoxification of patients. Addiction fits a biopsychosocial/spiritual disease model. One of the primary goals of treatment is to address the components of this model. Various pharmacologic agents have been used for the management of withdrawal.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing & Health Professions, Drexel University, 1505 Race Street, Room #429, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA. aar27@drexel.edu
authors.forename: Albert
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rundio
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D014481:United States
keywords: Evidence-based detoxification protocols; Pharmacologic agents; Substance use disorders