Drug-dependent patients in general practice
Ladewig, D.
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique 47(3): 209-213
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-5930 PMID: 2187263 Document Number: 349642
Contrary to the popular opinion of many physicians, addicts are primarily seeking help in the practice. The treatment of addicts in the practice requires an early diagnose. The competence of treatment needs a sensible part, concerning the knowledge about the potential of dependence and the following symptoms, the withdrawal medication and the relapse situations, and an emotional part, concerning personal attitude towards personal vulnerability to face relapses. It is desirable to develop liaison services between physicians in practice and the specialists to improve the efficiency of treatment.