Drug withdrawal
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Drug withdrawal | |
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Synonyms | Substance withdrawal |
Pronounce | N/A |
Specialty | N/A |
Symptoms | Anxiety, sweating, nausea, vomiting, tremors, seizures, hallucinations |
Complications | Delirium tremens, relapse, overdose |
Onset | Hours to days after stopping the drug |
Duration | Days to weeks |
Types | Alcohol withdrawal syndrome, opioid withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome, nicotine withdrawal |
Causes | Discontinuation of psychoactive drugs |
Risks | Substance use disorder, high-dose use, long-term use |
Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, DSM-5 criteria |
Differential diagnosis | Anxiety disorder, depression, infection |
Prevention | Gradual tapering of the drug |
Treatment | Supportive care, medication-assisted treatment, counseling |
Medication | Benzodiazepines, clonidine, methadone, buprenorphine |
Prognosis | Varies depending on the substance and individual |
Frequency | Common among individuals with substance use disorders |
Deaths | N/A |
Drug withdrawal is a group of symptoms that occur upon the abrupt discontinuation or decrease in intake of medications or recreational drugs.
Introduction[edit | edit source]
In order to experience the symptoms of withdrawal, one must have first developed a physical or mental dependence (often referred to as addiction) to a drug. This happens after consuming one or more of these substances for a certain period of time, which is both dose dependent and varies based upon the drug consumed. For example, stims, alcohol, and heroin all produce different kinds of physical and mental dependence based on their mechanisms of action within the body.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
Withdrawal symptoms can range from mild anxiety and fatigue to severe depression. Physical symptoms can include tremor, sweating, palpitations, nausea, and seizures. In some cases, withdrawal can be life-threatening and can result in death.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment for drug withdrawal includes medication, psychotherapy, and support groups. A healthcare provider can prescribe medications to help reduce the severity of withdrawal symptoms. Psychotherapy and support groups can provide emotional support and help individuals understand their addiction.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Detoxification
- Drug detoxification
- Physical dependence
- Psychological dependence
- Rebound effect
- Substance dependence
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