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Addiction Medicine (Specialty)

Resources related to substance use disorders and addiction.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Mental HealthToxicologyAddiction Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Benzodiazepine and z-drug withdrawal
National
CKS: Opioid dependence management
National
ASAM Toolkit: Speaking the Same Language – A Toolkit for Standardized Addiction Medicine Terminology
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

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  • How can I effectively support a patient in recovery from substance use disorder during their follow-up appointments?Updated: 8/22/2025
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