Detoxification And Medically Supervised Withdrawal

(1) Medically supervised withdrawal occurs as a voluntary and therapeutic withdrawal agreed upon by staff and patient. In some cases, the withdrawal may be initiated against the advice of clinical staff (against medical advice). (a) The Facility shall work with the patient to taper the patient’s dose at a rate that is well tolerated by the patient. (b) The Facility may offer supportive treatment including increased counseling sessions or referrals to a self-help group or other counseling provider as appropriate during a medically supervised withdrawal. (c) The Facility shall make provisions for continuing care (e.g., referral to other community resources for counseling) for each patient completing care at the Facility and for re- entry to the Facility if relapse occurs or if the patient should reconsider treatment at the Facility.