Title: Describe the withdrawal and tapering side effects of opioid use.
Course: Emergency Medical Responder (14055-IV) > Section: Understanding Pain Management Protocols

Description should include

- characteristics of acute and protracted withdrawal from opioid dependence or addiction
- tapering
- pain contracts or agreements.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the stages of withdrawal in opioid abuse transition?
- What medications might be needed in the withdrawal stage?
- What information should be included in the pain management contract?