period. Such an approach is contrary to the state’s duty of care vis-à-vis persons it has deprived of their liberty. The Committee considers that the necessary arrangements must be made to ensure continuity of care after admission to, or release from, prison, as well as following a transfer from one penitentiary establishment to another. As regards more specifically newly-arrived substance-addicted remand prisoners, particular attention should also be paid to withdrawal symptoms resulting from the use of drugs, medication or alcohol, and opiate substitution treatment which has started prior to their admission to the prison should be continued in prison.19 19. See also World Health Organization (WHO) Europe, Status Paper on Prisons, Drugs and Harm Reduction, May 2005, available on-line at http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/78549/E85877.pdf. Remand detention ► Page 39