The severity of withdrawal symptoms depends on the substance used. The length and intensity of usage are also factors. People experiencing withdrawal symptoms might resort to using the substance again to relieve the discomfort.

 

Various types of substances can cause withdrawal symptoms. Substances such as alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids trigger significant withdrawal syndromes. However, stimulant and marijuana users usually suffer less than those who abuse opioids, alcohol, and benzodiazepines regarding withdrawal symptoms. Read on to learn more about withdrawal symptoms with specific substances.

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Alcohol Withdrawal

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When heavy, prolonged drinking is stopped, withdrawal symptoms can begin between six and 24 hours later. During the next two to three days, symptoms usually worsen, then gradually improve until they are resolved by about the tenth day. The following are some possible withdrawal symptoms:

 

• Irritation

• Irritation

• Irregularity

• Sleeplessness

• Sleepless nights

• A sweaty body

• An increase in heart rate

• An increase in blood pressure

• Feeling nauseated or vomiting

• The Tranquility of the hands

 

There is a risk of life-threatening alcohol withdrawal during acute alcohol withdrawal. As a result, individuals may experience agitation, seizures, and delirium tremens, characterized by difficulty regulating body temperature and blood pressure, sweating, hallucinations, and confusion. You may need immediate medical attention if you experience specific symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. During this challenging early recovery period, medical detox and withdrawal management can help people stay as safe and comfortable as possible.

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Withdrawal From Benzodiazepines

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The use of benzodiazepines to treat anxiety, panic disorders, and certain seizure disorders every day. Some Benzodiazepines that are used to treat anxiety, panic disorders, and seizures are:

 

• Alprazolam (Xanax)

• Diazepam (Valium)

• Lorazepam (Ativan) 

 

When benzodiazepines are combined with opioids, sedative drugs such as alcohol, or CNS depressants, the result can be dangerous levels of sedation and respiratory depression. This can lead to damaging side effects and even death.

 

When you stop taking relatively short-acting benzodiazepines like Ativan, withdrawal symptoms might begin within hours to days after you stop taking them or within several days to a week after you stop taking longer-acting benzodiazepines like Valium.

 

Many symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal resolve within 4-5 days after peaking in intensity. For shorter-acting benzodiazepines, this may take a few days. Some longer-acting benzos withdrawal symptoms may peak in the 2nd week and can subside entirely by the 3rd or 4th week, though low-intensity withdrawal symptoms may last up to 8 weeks in some individuals. Possible withdrawal symptoms of benzodiazepines include:

 

• Anxiety

• Insomnia

• Agitation

• Restlessness

• Irritability

• Difficulty concentrating or remembering

• Achy or tense muscles

• Rapid pulse

• Sweating.

• Hallucinations

• Delirium

• Increased sensitivity to light, smells, and sounds

• Rapid pulse

• Sweating

• Tremors

• Seizures

 

Withdrawal From Opioids

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There are several opioid drugs, including illegal drugs like heroin and prescription pain medications like morphine (Vicodin, Percocet, OxyContin). When a person stops using opioids, they may experience opioid withdrawal symptoms. Despite its potential danger, opioid withdrawal doesn't usually pose a life-threatening risk. When a person aspirates vomit into their lungs, it can cause infection; if they continue vomiting and diarrhea, they may become dehydrated and electrolyte imbalanced. There are several signs and symptoms of opioid withdrawal, including:

 

• Dysphoria

• Anxiety

• Insomnia

• Dilated pupils

• Chills

• Goosebumps

• A tendency to yawn excessively

• The flu is making you run a fever

• A watery eye

• Achy muscles and joints

• Feeling nauseated or vomiting

• Diarrhea is a common complaint

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Withdrawal From Stimulants

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The use of stimulants is often characterized by heavy use (known as binges) followed by crashes, in which the use of stimulants stops and withdrawal symptoms develop. The most popular illegal inspiration is crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, or crack. Other prescription stimulants such as dextroamphetamine (Adderall) and methylphenidate (Ritalin) can also be abused. The symptoms from stimulants are generally not harmful. While rare, severe depression with suicidal thoughts or behaviors can develop during detoxification. It is essential to monitor these symptoms closely. Again, while rare, stimulant withdrawal may cause the following symptoms:

 

• Irritation

• Intolerance

• Dysphoria or depression

• Tiredness

• Appetit sparked

• Sleep patterns that have changed- either excessive or insufficient sleep

• Sleepless nights

• Irregularities

• Changing your pace from what you usually do

• Muscles that ache

• An intense desire for the drug

 

Withdrawal From Marijuana

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THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and other psychoactive compounds are found in marijuana, made from dried parts of the Cannabis plant. It can experience withdrawal symptoms for up to two weeks after quitting long-term, heavy marijuana use, even if it is medical marijuana. These symptoms may include:

 

• Irritation

• Feeling angry

• Intimidation

• Anxiety

• Insomnia

• Anxiety and depression

• Irregularity

• The desire to smoke marijuana

• Sleeplessness

• A nightmare that upsets you

• Irritable bowel syndrome

• Pain in the abdomen

• Kopfschmerzen

• Perspiration

• Feeling shaky or trembling