Amphetamine Psychosis Resembles

Drug addiction withdrawal is the process of cutting out on substance abuse. Substances can be of various types including Opioids, Benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, meth, amphetamine psychosis resembles, prescription drugs, and alcohol.

When a patient of drug addiction initiates the process of cutting out on drugs, the body starts experiencing withdrawal symptoms, such withdrawal symptoms can be mild or severe.

Types of withdrawal symptoms

Drug addiction withdrawal symptoms are mainly divided into two types:-

Acute Withdrawal

In acute withdrawal, the patient may start experiencing symptoms within a few hours of initiation of the process of withdrawal including body aches, nausea, tremors, etc.

Post-Acute Withdrawal

As the name suggests, post-acute withdrawal starts when the acute withdrawal is over. Post-acute withdrawal normally lasts for months and sometimes years and has psychological symptoms mostly including sleep disturbance, mood swings, emotional problems, etc.

Factors Affecting Withdrawal Symptoms

Factors affecting drug withdrawal symptoms may include:

• Type of chemicals used 
• Patient’s age
• Physical health, vitals
• Mental health
• Withdrawal method being used

Common Withdrawal Symptoms

Major drug withdrawal symptoms are listed below

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Changes in appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Sweating
• Tremors
• Difficulty concentrating
• Insomnia or changes in sleep patterns
• Muscle aches and pains

General principles about drug addiction withdrawal

Duration and Intensity of withdrawal symptoms

Withdrawal symptoms vary in duration and intensity based on the nature of chemical abuse. For example, opioid withdrawal-like heroin can be intense but may resolve within a week, while withdrawal from benzodiazepines or alcohol can be intense in severity and lengthy in time.

Medical Complications of Withdrawal Symptoms

Drugs like alcohol and benzodiazepines can lead to potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms, including seizures and delirium tremens. Alcohol and other chemicals may also damage vital organs including the lungs, Liver, Gastrointestinal complications, heart, etc. Medical supervision is mandatory in such kind of medically complicated cases.

Detoxification and Treatment

Drug detox in a drug rehabilitation center means withdrawal management under the supervision of professionals. This includes thorough medical assessment, managing withdrawal symptoms, and providing psychiatric support to the individual as the drug is gradually eliminated from their system.

Treatment for drug addiction often involves a combination of medical, psychological, and social interventions.

Supportive Therapies

Behavioral therapies, counseling, and support groups are essential components of drug addiction treatment. Supportive therapies address the psychological and social aspects of substance abuse, helping patients develop coping strategies and prevent relapse.

Individual Variations

Different drug addicts may experience withdrawal symptoms differently. Factors such as genetics, overall health, and the presence of co-occurring mental health disorders can influence the severity of withdrawal symptoms. Apart from that certain drugs cause psychosis including meth amphetamines and cannabis etc. Meth amphetamine psychosis resembles schizophrenia in severity too hence drug rehab needs to accommodate these person-specific symptoms during the detoxification process.

Management of withdrawal symptoms must be under the supervision of drug addiction medicine specialist doctors. Gulf Addiction Treatment Center is one of the best addiction treatment centers in Rawalpindi/ Islamabad where management of drug withdrawal is highly professional and patients are under the watch of medical professionals 24/7.

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Writing Credits:

Shahzad Choudhary

Gulf Addiction Treatment Center and Psychiatric Care