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Taking Control: Assessing & Managing Substance Dependency and Withdrawal
Season 1 · Episode 100

Taking Control: Assessing & Managing Substance Dependency and Withdrawal

Cracking Addiction

July 12, 202336m 55s

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Show Notes

Welcome to the 100th episode of Cracking Addiction. In this milestone episode, we delve deep into the assessment of dependency, comparing home-based detox with inpatient detox, and explore the fundamental principles of managing withdrawals for alcohol, cannabis, methamphetamine, and opioids.

We examine the important decision of choosing between home-based detox and inpatient detox. We also explore the advantages and challenges of both approaches, considering factors such as the level of support, medical supervision, and individual needs.

Withdrawal symptoms can be one of the most challenging aspects of addiction recovery. We tackle this topic head-on by providing a comprehensive overview of the management of withdrawals for alcohol, cannabis, methamphetamine, and opioids.