Provincial Child and Youth Substance Intoxication and Withdrawal Guideline for Acute Care Settings

Guidelines
by
Child Health BC

Release Date

2023

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Findings/Key points

The focus of this document is to guide assessment, screening, and initiation of treatment and discharge planning for children and youth ages 10 to 18.99 years old presenting intoxicated or undergoing acute withdrawal symptoms.

Keywords

Youth
Withdrawal
Hospitals
Clinical guidance
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