W. Va. Code R. § 69-12-27 - Medical Withdrawal

27.1. Medical withdrawal occurs as a voluntary and therapeutic withdrawal in accordance with approved national guidelines. In some cases, the withdrawal may be against the advice of clinical staff or against medical advice.

27.2. The OBMAT program shall supply a schedule of dose reduction well tolerated by the patient.

27.3. The program shall offer supportive treatment, including increased counseling sessions and referral to a self-help group or other counseling provider as appropriate.

27.4. The OBMAT program shall develop and implement policies and procedures for the continuing care of each patient following the last prescription given and for re-entry to maintenance treatment if relapse occurs or if the patient should reconsider withdrawal.

27.5. Female patients shall have a negative pregnancy screen prior to the onset of medically-supervised withdrawal. Refer to section 29.5. of this rule for medical withdrawal for female patients with a positive pregnancy screen.

27.6. The program shall have in place a detailed relapse prevention plan developed by the primary counselor in accordance with the approved national guidelines and in conjunction with the patient. The prevention plan shall be given to the patient in writing prior to the administration of the final dose of medication.

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W. Va. Code R. § 69-12-27