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In-patient treatment for drug abuse.

A H Ghodse1, M London, T H Bewley

  • 1St George's Hospital, London.

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|July 1, 1987
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In 1984, Tooting Bec Hospital

Area of Science:

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • The Tooting Bec Hospital's drug dependence treatment unit managed 253 admissions in 1984.
  • Patient demographics revealed 60% males and 43% over 30 years old.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze patient demographics and treatment outcomes for drug dependence at a UK hospital.
  • To assess the effectiveness of opiate and benzodiazepine withdrawal protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of inpatient admission records from 1984.
  • Categorization of admissions by primary reason: detoxification, stabilization, or complication management.

Main Results:

  • 151 patients underwent opiate detoxification, with 75% completing withdrawal.

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  • Only 60% of patients admitted for benzodiazepine withdrawal showed physical dependence.
  • 24% of admissions were for opiate dose stabilization and managing physical complications.

    • Conclusions:

    • The unit primarily treated opiate dependence, with high completion rates for detoxification.
    • Benzodiazepine dependence assessment requires further investigation.
    • Comprehensive care addressing stabilization and complications is crucial for drug-dependent patients.