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Sample CASC-Opiate (opioid) Withdrawal Assessment

Opiate Withdrawal History and Physical Examination   Opiate withdrawal symptoms peak between 36-72 hours. Symptoms run their course in 5-7 days, though craving continues for some time.  Withdrawal from Heroin Withdrawal from heroin may begin up to 8 hours after the last use. During the next few hours, the person experiences muscle pain, sneezing, sweating; tearfulness; yawning excessively.  At 36 hours after the last use, symptoms are most severe. These symptoms include chills, muscle cramps, flushing, sweating, tachycardia, hypertension, inability to sleep, vomiting & diarrhoea . Symptoms typically continue for about 72 hours & gradually diminish over 5-10 days. History  This history part is in Urdu/Hindi. I will add the " Objective Opiate Withdrawal Scale"  soon here so anyone can benefit.   For now: COWS  Aap kia istemal karty Akhri bar kab lia hai aap ne Abhi dil chahta ke aap dobara se kar lyn? Kitna had tak?   Gutno ya baqi jorho...