Table 1.
Behaviors of opioid withdrawal.
| Behavior | Description | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Paw movement | Continuous movement of the paws without walking | 1 point for every occurrence |
| Rolling | Turning the body over (to a side or complete roll) | 1 point for every occurrence |
| Stretch | Extension or dorsal flexion of the trunk; elongation of the extremities | 1 point for every occurrence. If unsure stretch vs curl, point given to stretch. Do not double count |
| Body curls | Ventral or lateral flexion of the trunk | 1 point for every occurrence. See above |
| Mild tremors | Lateral head shakes | 1 tally for every tremor. Scaled scoring: 0–2 tallies = score of 1; 3–5 tallies = score of 2; 6–8 tallies = score of 3; 9+ tallies = score of 4 |
| Severe tremors | Full body shakes | 1 tally for every tremor. Scaled scoring: 0–2 tallies = score of 1; 3–5 tallies = score of 2; 6–8 tallies = score of 3; 9+ tallies = score of 4 |