Anyone can become an addict, thanks in large part to the effect drugs have on the mind and body. While the user experiences a high, they become wrapped up in feelings of pleasure and satisfaction. However, when the high fades, the early symptoms of withdrawal replace it. Drug addiction withdrawal symptoms are often unpleasant and can make daily life, as well as recovery, difficult. Thanks to medical advancements, there are professional ways to treat symptoms of withdrawal from drugs to provide a safe and comfortable path to addiction recovery.

What Is Drug Withdrawal?

During most drug addictions, there comes a point when the addict is unable to obtain the drug. Withdrawal occurs because drugs strongly affect the brain and alter the natural chemical balance within it. As the brain and body try to readjust to normal levels, there may be adverse physical and psychological effects, which are referred to as symptoms of drug withdrawal.

What Are the Symptoms of Drug Withdrawal?

Different types of drugs display different drug withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms of drug withdrawal will also vary in severity due to the individual’s unique medical history and pattern of drug use. In the case of alcohol, particular drug addiction withdrawal symptoms to watch for include sweating, nausea, headaches, signs of dehydration, and a tendency to quickly change moods. Opiates and opioids, including heroin and pharmaceutical painkillers, produce symptoms of withdrawal that mimic a case of the flu. Users may experience agitation, sore or aching muscles, excess mucus production, and diarrhea. In the case of stimulant drug withdrawal symptoms, including those of cocaine, users will experience a kind of “crash” after the drug’s effects end. This crash, defined by feelings of lethargy and depression and an increase in appetite, may be followed by longer periods of exhaustion and drug cravings.

Find Help Coping With Withdrawal

If you or someone you care about displays symptoms of withdrawal from drugs or alcohol, it may be beneficial to consider an inpatient or outpatient recovery facility with a medical detox program. BetterAddictionCare’s nationwide recovery network can pair you with a facility near you that offers a medically-assisted detox, customized and designed to keep you safe and comfortable through the withdrawal period. Our services are individualized, professional, and 100% confidential, and the treatment centers we work with are always accepting new patients. After treatment ends, we’ll connect you with a nearby recovery team committed to supporting you as you continue your journey of recovery. Withdrawal can be one of the toughest parts of beating a drug addiction, but you don’t have to face it alone. Call today or fill out our contact form to get help now and start healing.