Hospital Medicine

Addiction Medicine

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What are your preferred non-benzodiazepine therapies for the hyperactive/agitated phase of methamphetamine withdrawal, both in the hospital and in the office?

Assume QTc is not prolonged, electrolytes are reasonably normal, and the patient is not already on heavy psychotropic polypharmacy.

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Do you routinely prescribe naloxone at discharge for patients with a known history of opioid use disorder?

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When do you consider using phenobarbital over symptom-driven alcohol withdrawal protocols for patients at low-to-moderate risk of withdrawal complications?

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How do you decide whether to start MAT for opioid use disorder during hospitalization?

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