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CIWA assessment

Going into detox next week and the nurse mentioned something called a CIWA assessment. Does anyone know what this involves and how often they do it?

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I think it's some kind of withdrawal monitoring scale. They probably use it to track your symptoms and adjust medication if needed during the detox process

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The CIWA assessment is actually really important for safe detox. They use it to monitor withdrawal symptoms like tremors, anxiety, nausea, and confusion. Nurses check you regularly and score different symptoms to determine if you need medication adjustments. Found detailed information at https://unitedrecoveryproject.com/rehab-blog/ciwa-assessment/ about how the scoring works and why it's crucial for preventing serious complications. It might seem annoying to answer the same questions repeatedly, but it's how they keep you safe during withdrawal