does it vary by substance. if so decribe the difference between a few(not all) or give me a link that would describe the differences.
thanks for your time
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2006-12-27 05:07:27 · 10 answers · asked by Shea Butta 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
WILL SOMEONE ANSER THE QUESTION DAMMIT!
WAT ARE THE EFFECTS ALREADY......
GET TO THE POINT PEOPLE!!!!!!
2006-12-27 05:19:11 · update #1
Yes, it would vary by substance, and by the person. But generally speaking, withdrawing from most any addictive substance would likely involve short and/or long term depression, difficulty concentrating, abnormal appetite (increased or decreased), abnormal sleeping patterns (too much or too little), irritability (sometime severe), and mood swings.
Also worth noting... withdrawal symptoms don't necessarily cease when the drug is no longer present in your system. To the contrary, this is often when they become the worst. Chemically, your body has adapted itself to the presence of the drug in question. When you take it away, it's taking away something the body has acquired a real need for. Only time can reverse this (in the worst scenarios, even time isn't enough)
2006-12-27 05:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by Just Some Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nephew was an addict to crystal meth. This drug is said to be so powerful that you only have to use it once to become addicted. When he was on the drug he would go days without sleep then crash for a day, maybe two. He was so involved with using and selling it that he was arrested 3 times, spending 90 days in jail each time. But ... he kept using and selling and breaking his probation that he was given a prison sentence of 1 year 6 months. He is out of jail now and has made many positive steps to gain his life back. Physically he was depriving his body for so long of food that his weight dropped to just 110 lbs. He is 6'4" and at that weight he was in awful condition. The absence of the drug caused him to go thru harsh with-drawls which included violent up-chucking, blurry vision, uncontrolled violence, self cutting and many more unspeakable acts. Mentally he has told me that he craves the drug everyday. He has been clean for almost 3 years now and he still has occasional hallucinations and strong cravings. Now it's easier to get past his past but the long term physical and mental affects will last a lifetime. DON'T DO DRUGS! You will be hurting many more than yourself. Families have been torn apart by one drug addict.
2006-12-27 05:21:11 · answer #2 · answered by Average Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Its doesn't vary. People use drugs and alcohol to cover up feelings they cannot handle. Take the drug of choice away and the problems are still there. The person has to get help to stop and find out why they were using in order to successfully stay OFF the drugs/alcohol.
2006-12-27 05:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have time and are interested, I recommend you read the book "A Million Little Pieces." It will give you great insight to answer your question and it is a good book. I really hope you pick up a copy.
2006-12-27 05:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the addict would experience withdrawal symptoms...sensitivity to light and sound, dizziness, insomnia which causes fatigue, inability to concentrate, lack of appetite, irritability, nausea, anxiety...and these are just the mild symptoms. more severe symptoms can include intense vomiting, passing out repeatedly, high fevers, and such.
2006-12-27 05:21:40 · answer #5 · answered by ohyes_itsbekah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would depend on if they are mentally or physically addicted, or both,,,,,,,,,, either situation can cause withdrawal symptoms,,,,,, both physical and mental,,,,,, if they are seriously addicted they may need medical help to overcome the physical symptoms,,,,,,,, and therapy for the mental,,, this applies to any addictions,,,,, illegal pills,,, drugs you smoke or shoot, alcohol etc i think its less important what drug, and more important the level of addiction, which doesnt always correspond to level of use
2006-12-27 05:11:32 · answer #6 · answered by dlin333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's really a doozy of a question you asked there and I surely can't sum it up in a few sentences. I suggest you check out WebMD.com and query "Addiction" or "Alchoholism"
2006-12-27 05:10:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it would depend on what you are addicted too and what drugs were involved. yes it would vary by substance.
2006-12-27 05:17:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called 'withdrawal'.
2006-12-27 05:08:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a good question...I will ask my boss. No....wait...he has not quit...nevermind.
2006-12-27 05:10:55 · answer #10 · answered by babies_full_of_rabies 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋