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Understanding and Managing Stimulant Intoxication

Understanding and Managing Stimulant Intoxication | Emocare Emergency Medicine • Addiction Care • Critical Care Understanding and Managing Stimulant Intoxication Stimulant intoxication (from cocaine, amphetamines, cathinones and related compounds) can cause life‑threatening medical and psychiatric complications. This guide provides a…

Understanding Unspecified Opioid-Related Disorder: Symptoms, Identification, and Treatment

Understanding Unspecified Opioid-Related Disorder: Symptoms, Identification, and Treatment | Emocare Addiction Medicine • Emergency Care • Harm Reduction Understanding Unspecified Opioid-Related Disorder: Symptoms, Identification, and Treatment Opioid-related disorders range from life-threatening intoxication and overdose to withdrawal and chronic dependence. When…

Understanding and Managing Opioid Withdrawal

Understanding and Managing Opioid Withdrawal | Emocare Addiction Medicine • Psychiatry • Primary Care Understanding and Managing Opioid Withdrawal Opioid withdrawal is uncomfortable but rarely life‑threatening. Effective management reduces suffering, improves engagement and is a gateway to ongoing treatment (OAT).…