acute withdrawal symptoms that may arise from physiological depressants
Opiates: There are a number of post-acute withdrawal symptoms that have been reported in the weeks and months following opiate detox, including sleep disruption, anxiety, and depression, as well as decreased executive control functions. Acute alcohol withdrawal occurs after heavy drinkers abruptly stop or attempt to decrease their alcohol use.4 The acute alcohol withdrawal period may arise within hours after the last drink and persist, on average, for a few days to a week. 4. Signs and symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal may include:1,2. 1  Sleep difficulties. 2  Elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. 3  Tremors and shaking.  Stomach problems, including nausea and 1  vomiting. Poor appetite. 2  Restlessness. Anxiety. 3  Seizures. Hallucinations. As the drug leaves the body, withdrawal symptoms may set in. The withdrawal period for stimulants can last anywhere between a couple days to a couple months. Professional monitoring proves to be a key component of successful detox for many people. A protracted abstinence syndrome has been observed by addictionologists who are familiar with benzodiazepine addiction.22 Symptoms include prolonged (for several months) anxiety, depression and insomnia. In addition, physical symptoms related to gastrointestinal, neurologic and musculoskeletal effects may occur. In general, however, many clients in recovery report experiencing some or many of the following post-acute withdrawal symptoms for up to two years after detox: 1  Irritability and hostility. 2  Depression. 3  Anxiety. Mood swings.  Low energy and 1  fatigue. Sleep disruption, including insomnia.  Limited ability to focus or think 1  clearly. Lack of  libido. For example, cocaine’s depressive symptoms usually alleviate within a few hours, whereas methamphetamine users may experience depressive symptoms lasting much longer 3. One of the biggest risks during stimulant withdrawal is intense depression that can be associated with suicidal ideation 2. Symptoms are mainly agitation and mood fluctuations 2. Physical manifestations of stimulant withdrawal are generally limited to fatigue and a general loss of energy, neither of which are dangerous 2. While the physical symptoms of stimulant detox are unpleasant, they are fleeting, and rarely pose serious health risks. Common signs and symptoms of post-acute withdrawal can include:4. 1  Anxiety. 2  Depression. 3  Changes in mood.  Low 1  energy. Insomnia.  Poor 1  concentration. Low libido.  Unexplainable physical pain. The following is a list of conditions that tend to inform and/or worsen the experience of post-acute withdrawal symptoms: 1  The drug or drugs of choice. 2  How long, how frequently, and how much of these substances the person uses regularly. 3  Acute emotional issues that arise during the first year or years of recovery. SHORT-TERM WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS. Withdrawal effects from therapeutic dosages of benzodiazepines are mainly anxiety symptoms.1,21 In addition, autonomic instability (i.e., increased heart rate and blood pressure level, tremulousness, diaphoresis), insomnia and sensory hypersensitivity are common.
Sleep disruption, anxiety, and depression, as well as decreased executive control functions, Irritability and hostility, Changes in mood, Low 1 energy, Insomnia, Poor 1 concentration, Low libido, Unexplainable physical pain.