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This is the process your body goes through when it adjusts to the absence of a substance it has become dependent on.
What is withdrawal?
This term refers to needing more of a substance to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance?
This is a common early withdrawal symptom that includes feeling nervous, restless, or on edge.
What is anxiety?
This term refers to how quickly withdrawal symptoms begin after last use.
What is onset?
This level of care provides 24/7 monitoring for withdrawal symptoms.
What is medical detox/inpatient detox?
This class of substances includes alcohol and benzodiazepines and can have life-threatening withdrawal symptoms.
What are depressants?
Pinpoint pupils, slowed breathing, and unconsciousness are signs of this type of overdose.
What is an opioid overdose?
This symptom includes excessive sweating, even when not physically active.
What is diaphoresis?
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms typically begin with this general timeframe after the last drink.
What is 6-24 hours?
This medication is commonly used to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
What is suboxone?
What is alcohol withdrawal?
This stimulant withdrawal symptom often includes fatigue, depression, and increased sleep.
What is crash/comedown from stimulants?
Seeing or hearing things that aren't there during withdrawal is known as this.
What are hallucinations?
What is short-acting opioids?
This is the reason benzodiazepines are often used in alcohol withdrawal management.
What is to prevent seizures and stabilize the nervous system?
What is narcan?
This is recommended first action if you suspect someone is overdosing.
What is call 911?
This life-threatening symptom involves uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain.
What are seizures?
This phase of withdrawal is when symptoms are at their most intense.
What is the peak phase?
This is the safest plan for someone at risk of severe withdrawal rather than quitting "cold turkey".
What is medically supervised detox?
This severe form of alcohol withdrawal may include confusion, hallucinations, and autonomic instability.
What is delirium tremens (DTs)?
This myth suggests people can "tough out" withdrawal safely without medical support, despite known risks.
What is "detoxing on your own is safe"?
This opioid withdrawal symptom feels like deep bone or muscle discomfort and flu-like pain.
What are body aches?
Post-acute withdrawal is also known by this abbreviation.
PAWS
This dangerous situation can occur when someone returns to using their previous amount after a period of abstinence, due to a loss of tolerance.
What is increased risk of overdose after reduced tolerance?