Drugs, a current problem: difficulties in handling drug addictions
Amigo Tadín, M.
Revista de Enfermeria 28(12): 9-10
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0210-5020 PMID: 16459874 Document Number: 588795
A patient suffering a drug addiction usually presents some characteristic demands and necessities. A professional's attitude must be clear and firm, showing empathy and being an active listener offering assistance, but not expressing either rebuke or threats. The professional attending such a patient takes advantage of a consultation to motivate the patient to begin, or continue, treatment in a corresponding specialized center and will process the necessary paperwork to contact such a center.