if a person is addicted to something and been takin it for a few months did this twice daily how long would withdraws last and what are symptoms of withdraws??
I asked cops cause they may know more about this stuff!!!
2006-08-11 12:16:12 · 7 answers · asked by woohooo 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I decided to ask cops cause they see this stuff on a daily basis
2006-08-11 12:34:16 · update #1
It all depends on the drug. Say for instance you have developed a dependency on opiates, such as oxycodone, morphine or hydromorphone, the withdrawl from this generally last about a week, although it can be more or less intense for each person, depending on their level of addiction and chemistry.
If you provide more info, I could get more specific.
www.erowid.com is an excellent site to refer to for drug specific info.
2006-08-11 23:49:54 · answer #1 · answered by Jim D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know, it depends on the substance and it depends on the person. Everyone's make up is different, and drugs are all different. Some people may have a severe addiction after just a short time, whereas others may not (depending on the substance) For instance I had no trouble quitting cigs, and my husband just can't seem to stop, and he has no trouble dieting and I just am so addicted to ice cream!!! (add whatever drug you are having trouble with and it's the same deal)
2006-08-11 19:23:35 · answer #2 · answered by Suspended 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Withdrawal symptoms would depend on the substance being withdrawn from. Some are mild - some are severe enough to require hospitalization. Typical acute narcotic withdrawal symptons can last from 24 to 72 hours and include: nausea, tremors, sweating, hallucinations, nervousness, fatigue, violent mood swings, psychosis, headache, body aches and seizure. It's not pretty.
2006-08-11 19:54:08 · answer #3 · answered by shomechely 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why ask cops? Do you assume they are mostly drug addicts? Actually, it depends on how strong the adictive qualities are. Nicotine is the strongest - followed by heroin, then crack. Good luck with the whole thing.
2006-08-11 19:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by dirtyhungrythirsty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors go to school for many years. Police enforce laws. What is your logic for asking a cop this question again?
2006-08-11 19:34:46 · answer #5 · answered by Chronic Observer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depend on a lot of thing how long you have been taking this drug etc
2006-08-11 19:19:36 · answer #6 · answered by idontkno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too many variables in your guestion. contact someone at a drug rehab center
2006-08-11 19:22:55 · answer #7 · answered by bullticky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋