Has the shortest half-life of all drugs in its class, only a few minutes, so it enters the body quickly, but also leaves the body quickly (withdrawal starts when the drug’s half-life expires and the drug is no longer in the bloodstream).
What is heroin?
100
You'll feel anxious, you'll shake, you'll be moody, and possibly confused. You are at risk for having a seizure, so best to be monitored.
A phrase used to describe withdrawal from specific drug that includes: delirium, hallucinations, seizures, confusion, agitation, and rapid mood changes
What are the DTs?
200
About half of people addicted to this drug will experience some form of withdrawal symptoms and between 3 and 5 percent will suffer from the most serious form of withdrawal from this drug
What is alcohol?
200
You don't really have physical symptoms, but you do have emotional ones...
What is marijuana withdrawal?
300
Insomnia, depression, chills, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, intense and vivid dreams, withdrawal from social interaction
What are stimulant withdrawal symptoms?
300
Some withdrawal symptoms can last weeks or even months
How long does marijuana withdrawal last?
300
Prescription drugs that can cause withdrawal symptoms even if a person is not "addicted"
What is antidepressant withdrawal?
300
A rebound effect can occur if this drug is suddenly removed (this happens when the brain is trying to balance itself as GABA levels potentially drop, which can leads to higher levels of anxiety and insomnia in early stage of withdrawal from this drug)
What are benzos?
300
Feels like the worst flu you have ever had. You are convinced you are going to die, although you won't.
Acute phase is two months BUT some symptoms can last from six months to a year (or even years)
How long does benzo withdrawal last?
400
Symptoms of withdrawal are similar to alcohol and can include seizures
What is benzo withdrawal?
400
The phrases "going cold turkey" and "kicking the habit" originated from symptoms experienced from withdrawing from what drug?
What is heroin?
400
You shake, tremble, sweat, and scream. You may see or hear things that aren't there. You feel like you want to die, and you may actually die if you don't get medical attention.
Second phase of withdrawal that can last a year or more. Characterized by feeling tired, irritable, inability to sleep or think. People often experience highs and lows as the brain works hard to level out and return to normal.
What is PAWS (Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome)?
500
There are three phases of withdrawal from this drug: the initial crash, acute withdrawal, and an extinction period which is characterized by cravings, depressed mood, and potentially suicidal thoughts
What is cocaine (stimulant)?
500
Good feelings wear off and you feel irritable. You can't sleep it off and the joy is gone.