Cases of withdrawal symptoms are quite common in modern drug treatment. Often, such a condition is called "withdrawal syndrome," since disruptions in the body occur against the background of stopping the use of drugs or alcohol.
Description and causes of withdrawal syndrome
A similar condition is characterized by somatoneurological and
psychosomatic disorders. As already mentioned, people with addiction to drugs (especially opiates) and alcohol suffer from withdrawal symptoms. In smokers, a similar disorder is also possible, but the symptoms in this case are less pronounced.
The fact is that drugs and alcohol cause not only emotional, but also physical dependence. For many months and years, the body has become so accustomed to the intake of such substances that it includes them in metabolic processes. A sharp cessation of alcohol or other addictive substances affects the work of not only the nervous system, but also of other organs - this is the main reason for withdrawal symptoms.
Withdrawal syndrome and its main symptoms
In fact, the symptoms of such a syndrome can be completely different - everything depends on the substance that caused the addiction and the general condition of the human body. They are usually divided into two main groups:
- Symptoms of withdrawal symptoms may be associated with a mental condition. Often, the withdrawal of a narcotic substance causes uncontrolled outbreaks of aggression, a frequent change of mood or, conversely, depression.
- Since this condition is accompanied by severe malfunctions in the metabolism, somatic disorders appear. In particular, there is a strong increase in heart rate, sharp fluctuations in blood pressure. Severe pain, nausea, vomiting, migraines, breathing problems, excessive sweating, etc. are also possible.
Many people are interested in the question of how long the withdrawal syndrome lasts. In fact, this indicator is very individual and depends on the general health of the patient, the “experience” of dependence, etc. The first symptoms appear 6-48 hours after withdrawal. And everything can last from 3-4 days to 1–4 months.
It is worth noting that withdrawal syndrome is an extremely serious condition that is the result of prolonged dependence. And treatment is necessary here. Yes, young people with good health sometimes manage to overcome their addiction on their own. But in most cases, the so-called "breaking" leads to the development of severe psychosis.
Treatment of withdrawal symptoms
A patient in this condition should be hospitalized. With
alcohol dependence, special solutions are administered intravenously to a person, which cleanse the body of toxins and ethanol metabolism products. Relief of withdrawal symptoms often involves the use of beta-blockers, because in this state there is a hyperactivity of the sympathetic system. In severe mental disorders, tranquilizers are used (the drug "Diazepam"). With convulsions, anticonvulsants are prescribed.
Such therapy makes it easier for a person to endure withdrawal syndrome, but it cannot repair damaged organs and does not relieve dependence.