Returning home after substance withdrawal - Risks for driving and other activities

After stopping substance use at the Addiction Medicine Unit, there are certain activities you should not resume immediately because they can be dangerous. See what activities and why.

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Retour à la maison après un sevrage - Les risques pour la conduite et d'autres activités

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Returning home after taking an analgesic (opioid)