Describe the Four Types of Detoxification Programs for Opioids Including

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Essay

Describe the four types of detoxification programs for opioids including a)whether an agonist/partial or antagonist is used,b)the length of the program,c)the type of facility (if applicable),and d)the severity of withdrawal symptoms.

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Definitions:

Blood Sugar

The concentration of glucose in the blood, which is a primary energy source for the body's cells.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response, preparing the body for rapid action in stressful situations.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.

Thalamus

A vital structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, channeling sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.