what are the symptoms of getting off of opiates?
Anxiety, perspiration, restless legs, insomnia, feeling like I had the flu, vomiting and diarrhea were some of the primary symptoms I battled during my heroin/opiate detox. More information on heroin/opiate withdrawals.
Prescription drug addiction alters the circuits responsible for mood and reward behaviors. In addition, long-term prescription drug abuse affects virtually all the systems in the body. Cutting off the supply abruptly leads to opioid withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms of opioid withdrawal include: Craving for drugs.