Withdrawing gracefully

Article Abstract:

Home detoxification programmes may be appropriate for some alcohol abusers. Family support is available and negative hospital associations are avoided. Appropriately qualified and experienced nurses should conduct the programme. Initial assessment will determine the most appropriate interventions. Detoxification usually lasts nine days. Medication may be necessary to cope with withdrawal. Regular monitoring of the client's condition is essential.

Alcoholism, Alcoholism treatment, Home care

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Habit-forming questions: drug users are often reluctant to discuss details of their habits with health-care workers

Article Abstract:

Many nurses may feel they can identify an individual with a substance-related problem, however many young people experimenting with illegal substances do not conform to a stereotype. Drugs can remain in the body for several days or weeks which can be a problem for intervention by medical and nursing staff if the user has an accident or is pregnant. Nurses should avoid apportioning blame if they are to carry out effective intervention.

Methods, Nursing, Drug abuse treatment, Drug abuse

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Is work driving you to drink?

Article Abstract:

A survey to ascertain the links between stress, increasing workload and alcohol use by nurses has been compiled. Issues concerning the health effects of continuous or excessive alcohol consumption are discussed.

Management, Risk factors, Cover Story, Employee alcoholism, Medical personnel, Stress (Physiology)

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