The Need for Withdrawal Management in Correctional Settings – a FACT SHEET by the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association

Withdrawal syndrome occurs in individuals who have developed physiological dependence on a substance and who discontinue or reduce their use of that substance. Individuals who use drugs or alcohol prior to incarceration may experience the onset of withdrawal syndrome while in a correctional setting, leading to illness or death. This fact sheet provides an overview on the management of withdrawal symptoms of individuals in the corrections system.

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