Which withdrawal scale is specifically used for opioid withdrawal?

The CINA (Clinical Institute Narcotic Assessment) scale is specifically designed for assessing opioid withdrawal symptoms. It provides a standardized method to evaluate the severity of withdrawal manifestations in individuals who are dependent on opioids. The scale includes a variety of symptoms associated with opioid withdrawal, such as anxiety, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, and sweating, allowing healthcare providers to quantify the withdrawal severity and guide treatment decisions.

In contrast, the CIWA-Ar (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol, Revised) is tailored for alcohol withdrawal; the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) is used for diagnosing mental disorders rather than assessing withdrawal severity, and the BAI (Beck Anxiety Inventory) is a self-report inventory that measures the severity of anxiety but does not specifically pertain to withdrawal symptoms. Hence, CINA is the appropriate tool for evaluating opioid withdrawal.