Withdrawal symptoms differ according to the drug and how long the person has been dependent. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, anxiety, sleeplessness, diarrhoea, stomach cramps, mood swings, sweating and fever, chills, aching joints, delirium and tremors. Withdrawal Withdrawal symptoms are the effects felt when regular drug use stops. The range of symptoms a person experiences is called a withdrawal syndrome. Physical withdrawal or detoxification from most drugs takes from four to ten days.
Many people find psychological withdrawal much harder to cope with than physical withdrawal.
Going through physical withdrawal is often just the beginning of the process. Psychological and emotional issues will often surface and need to be addressed. The person is highly likely to start drinking or using again if they don't face these issues. A young person often becomes attached to the social aspects of their drug use. Drug use can provide meaning for young people who believe that life is otherwise meaningless.