Here's What It Really Feels Like to Go Through Drug Withdrawal

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Here's What It Really Feels Like to Go Through Drug Withdrawal
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Knowing the details can lead to the right treatment.

Withdrawal can last days, weeks, and sometimes even months. How long someone experiences withdrawal symptoms depends on the substance type, the extent of use, and length of their substance-use disorder.

What’s more, the onset of withdrawal symptoms can vary because different drugs stay in your system for various lengths of time. Keep reading for more details about how long various types of drug withdrawal symptoms may last.Withdrawal symptoms typically appear within 6 to 24 hours of the last drink of alcohol, with a peak around 35 to 72 hours., Ph.D., a psychotherapist and advisor at Rehab.com, tells SELF that it’s an ongoing journey for most people.

Serious symptoms like seizures, hallucinations, delirium, high blood pressure, and dehydration can all cause short and long-term complications, and in some cases, death. There are medically monitored detox programs and tapering protocols that can help reduce the risk of complications and improve recovery. But these can be hard to access for many people, with the reasons behind this lack of access ranging from stigma to cost and beyond.

Dr. Hanson agrees and adds that medical detox is just one part of the process—the other half addresses the emotional and psychological issues that led to the substance-use disorders in the first place. “We have gotten very good at treating patients medically through detox, but appropriate treatment for drug and alcohol withdrawal also involves trauma-resolution work, which looks at past traumas that are still impacting us now and creating the symptoms of substance abuse,” Dr. Hanson says.

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