The document discusses detoxification and withdrawal from opioid addiction. It describes the acute effects of heroin use and contrasting withdrawal symptoms, including relief of pain versus induced pain. It also covers neonatal withdrawal syndrome in infants, with symptoms like yawning, sneezing, and diarrhea. Detoxification in Afghanistan typically involves symptomatic therapy, vitamins, hydrotherapy, tapering off opioids, and psychotherapy, but no substitution therapy. The risks of sharing syringes for drug use are also mentioned.
11. Neonatal withdrawal SyndromeNeonatal withdrawal Syndrome
• S/S occur within the first 24 hrs and may
last up to 8 days and may include,
• Yawning.
• Sneezing.
• Decreased Moro reflex.
• Increased tendon reflexes.
• Tremor.
E. Moro (1874- 1951)
German Pediatrician
13. Confirmation of DiagnosisConfirmation of Diagnosis
• 1- Finding of Opioid metabolites in
mother’s or Neonate urine.
• History of mother addiction.
16. DetoxificationDetoxification
• There is a combination of several
treatment methods in Afghanistan.
• 1-Symptomatic therapy.
• 2- Vitamin therapy.
• 3- Hydrotherapy or cold bathing.
• 4- Tapering off.
• 5-Spychotherapy but no substitution
therapy or acupuncture.