Alcohol/Substance Abuse & Dependency-Clinical Guideline, 2nd Edition is an 89 page clinical guideline for screening, evaluation and management of alcohol and substance abuse disorders with extensive references and resources. Review criteria for out-or inpatient care - admission, continuing care and discharge are included. This product is updated annually.
Table of Contents
Diagnosis, treatment, levels of care - overview
Diagnostic criteria
Major risk factors
Screening
Comorbid psychoses
Amphetamines
Treatment
Integrated or collaborative care
Addiction as a consequence of opioid therapy for pain
Diversion
Opioid Dependence Maintenance Therapy
Buprenorphine and LAAM guidelines for opioid addiction
Anti-addiction Drug Therapy
Chemical Aversion Therapy
Electrical Aversion Therapy
Classes of drugs to manage withdrawal symptoms
Treatment settings
Acute detoxification Treatment
Drug therapy
Methadone detoxification
Progressive Stages Severe Alcohol Withdrawal
Outpatient detoxification
Admission criteria for inpatient detoxification
Continued stay criteria
Special populations
- Childhood and adolescent
- Geriatric
Physicians and other healthcare providers
Polypharmacy abuse
Alcohol rehabilitation centers
Inpatient length of stay goals
Evaluation and treatment protocol algorithm
What about alcohol use and the risk of stroke?
Methamphetamines
Outcome Measures
Resources -
Definitions
Screening Tests
- CAGE questionnaire
- Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST)
- Simple screening test for AOD abuse: Interview form
- Simple screening test for AOD abuse: Self-administered form
- Scoring for AOD abuse screening test
- Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT)
National Organizations for Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Educational materials/Self-help manuals
Alcohol-related fun quotes and historical vignettes
References
Web sites for alcohol resources
Bibliography - suggested reading for patients and affected family members
