Withdrawal from a substance is one of the hardest things an addict can face. Drug withdrawal can be nasty and often leads to a relapse for recovering addicts. The symptoms of withdrawal are not pretty, and furthermore should never be faced without professional help. One of the most dangerous things a substance addict can do is quit cold turkey without assistance.
If you or anyone you know suffers from substance abuse, or is experiencing withdrawal, please call the National Rehab Hotline today at 1-866-201-1303. Professionals are standing by, waiting to help.
Symptoms of Drug Withdrawal
Different drugs produce different withdrawal symptoms. For example, withdrawal from cocaine, marijuana and ecstasy produces heavier emotional symptoms than physical ones. Withdrawal from alcohol and opioids produces heavier physical symptoms. However, there are a handful of symptoms that are essentially universal to withdrawal from any substance.
Physical symptoms of drug withdrawal include but are not limited to:
- Restlessness/Trouble sleeping
- Sweating
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Trouble Breathing
- Body aches and/or cramps
- Tremors
- Heart palpitations
Emotional symptoms of drug withdrawal include but are not limited to:
- Irritability
- Anxiety/Paranoia
- Insomnia
- Isolation
- Lack of concentration
- Confusion
- Sadness/Regret
- Lack of interest in hobbies/school/work
Treatment and Support
Ultimately, it’s best for any substance abuser to enter a treatment program, whether it be in-patient or out-patient. Detoxification without medical supervision can be fatal at worst, extremely painful at best. Call the National Rehab Hotline today for free and confidential information about how to best approach treatment.
Drug withdrawal can be brutal, but it does NOT have to be faced alone. Call us today.