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Hospital Detoxification Study

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This study was performed using an observational and chart descriptive study to collect information on substance abuse patients in the Hospital Detoxification Unit. The participants were observed to be relating with each other on the unit, attending group activities, community meetings and taking their medications. Some of the patients occasionally get agitated when their needs are not immediately met. Most are very irritating, demanding and aggressive. The staff members on the unit make it a point of duty to build trust and rapport with the patients to be able to relate with them easily.
Treatments of substance abusers depend on the urgency, the severity and the nature of addiction, and availability of services within the Detox unit. Some substance abuse users may come into treatment …show more content…

When they came across their old time friend they go back to alcohol and drug abuse. Also it is important to understand the limitations of the intervention and the anticipated outcomes. Treatment consists of therapy and sedatives. Treatment involves counseling by a health care professional. A detoxification program in a hospital or medical facility is an option for those who need additional assistance. Detoxification program is walk-in program. Patient sign them self in voluntary, and they can sign themselves out with in seventh-two hours voluntary also. The facility cannot compel them to stay when they decided to leave. Medications are available to reduce the desire to drink. Alcohol abuse patient came with the family and friend who support them and encourage them to attend the program. Most of them went through the same process and it work for them. Group therapy is another way to get out of alcohol and drug abuse. In the group they discuss what lead them to alcohol and drug abuse. Mostly many of them have family background, peer influence, drop out and lack of parent

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