MANAGEMENT OF VARIOUS SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND POISONING CARE
Diagnosis
Drug addiction (substance use disorder) diagnosis necessitates a thorough evaluation, which frequently includes an evaluation by a psychiatrist, psychologist, or a certified alcohol and drug counsellor. Drug usage is evaluated by blood, urine, or other lab testing; nevertheless, these tests do not serve as an addiction diagnostic tool. These tests could, however, be employed to keep an eye on healing and treatment.
Medicine as part of treatment
Your healthcare professional might suggest medication as a component of your opioid addiction treatment after consulting with you. Although medications cannot cure opioid addiction, they can aid in rehabilitation. These medications may lessen your opioid cravings and aid in keeping you from relapsing. Buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone are among possible medication alternatives for treating opioid addiction.