What are the common withdrawal symptoms of quitting drugs, and how can I manage them?
What are the common withdrawal symptoms of quitting drugs, and how can I manage them?
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Common withdrawal symptoms of quitting drugs can include physical symptoms such as stomach pain, cramps, headaches, muscle pain, emotional symptoms such as depression, frustration and anxiety, or both. There are a number of approaches that can help a person manage withdrawal symptoms including medication-assisted treatment such as methadone or Suboxone tapering and behavioral therapies that target specific coping strategies that the individual can use. Talk to your doctor for more information on managing withdrawal and cravings. Additionally you may find it helpful to talk to those close to you about your decision and consider joining a support group where people in similar situations offer encouragement and advice.
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What are the common withdrawal symptoms of quitting drugs, and how can I manage them?
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Common withdrawal symptoms from quitting drugs can include feeling cravings, nausea, aches and pains, fatigue, anxiety and depression. To manage these symptoms, it’s important to have healthy activities and hobbies to stay occupied. It may also help to talk to friends and family about your thoughts and feelings, or seek professional help if needed. Physically active exercise is also a great way to cope with withdrawal symptoms.

In addition, certain medications such as antidepressants or anti-withdrawal drugs may be prescribed for more severe cases depending on the drug of abuse and the intensity of addiction.
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