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Drugs and alcohol change the chemical makeup of the brain, and regular use of mind-altering substances can cause dependence to form. Brain circuitry and chemistry will attempt to regulate as drugs and/or alcohol process out of the body after dependence has formed, and this causes withdrawal symptoms. The duration, intensity, and type of withdrawal symptoms […]

When significant opioid dependence on codeine develops, people will often experience withdrawal symptoms when they attempt to stop using it or abruptly try to decrease their dosage.3 As with other acute opioid withdrawal syndromes, codeine withdrawal is not typically life-threatening. However, withdrawal from codeine can be severely unpleasant and present significant challenges to recovery attempts.3 […]

In the first days and weeks following cessation of drug and alcohol use, individuals may experience acute withdrawal symptoms, usually referred to as withdrawal symptoms, which range from mild to severe, depending on the substance, the frequency, duration, and quantity used.1,2 Alcohol and illicit and prescription drugs can cause withdrawal symptoms, which, depending on the […]

Misusing Concerta (methylphenidate) can present numerous physical and mental health concerns, including a risk of Concerta addiction and physiological dependence.1 This page will discuss how Concerta works, Concerta withdrawal symptoms, and how to find stimulant addiction treatment. What is Concerta? Concerta is a prescription central nervous system stimulant medication that is used to treat attention-deficit […]

What Happens When You Stop Drinking Cold Turkey? More than 28 million people aged 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder in 2020, a medical condition defined by the uncontrollable use of alcohol despite the negative impact on an individual’s physical and mental health and their relationships with family, friends, and others.1,2  Excessive, regular alcohol […]

What is Fentanyl Withdrawal? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but up to 100 times more potent.1 Prescribed to treat severe pain—such as that experienced immediately following surgery—fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are also manufactured and used illicitly.1 Fentanyl can be highly addictive due to its potency.1 It is among the most […]

What Is Methadone? Methadone is a long-acting opioid agonist used to manage pain and, more commonly, to treat opioid use disorders (OUDs).2 It’s regularly employed in medical detox to manage opioid withdrawal and as a maintenance treatment for OUDs.1 When used properly, methadone reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal, blunts the effects of illicit opioids, and […]

Phenibut Withdrawal Symptoms According to Mental Health Daily, phenibut withdrawal symptoms are often more severe and unexpected than people realize. Some of the physical and psychological effects reported include:1 Anxiety: Most people who stop phenibut feel an increase in anxiety levels. This can be extreme for a person who takes high doses and/or has an […]

What is Kratom? Kratom is derived from the plant Mitragyna speciosa and is commonly marketed in tablet or powder form as a dietary supplement or sold in head shops as incense. However, for the last several years, the FDA has ordered the seizure and destruction of kratom and kratom-containing supplements and warmed consumers not to […]

What is Ketamine? Ketamine is a prescription drug that is classified as a dissociative anesthetic. It also has hallucinogenic and psychedelic properties, and it is often used for its effects. When ketamine is misused, it distorts the senses, causing the individual to experience strange sights and sounds. It also produces a sense of detachment from […]