Coping with symptoms from withdrawal can start as a nuisance and end up as a debilitating experience. Once a physical dependence upon a narcotic drug is established, withdrawal in some form or level of intensity comes as soon as the drug wears off. Addicts live from high to high because of the physically demanding “need” to use again or face consequences of withdrawal symptoms that can be irritating and sometimes even life threatening.

The intensity and nature of the symptoms of withdrawal are as individual as the drug that is being eliminated from the users system. Narcotics are high-intensity drugs that are easily addicting and particularly unforgiving when trying to sober up. Thus their legal status as controlled substances. Narcotics can be street bought or prescription strength. Either way, a tolerance and physical dependence is a definite consequence of negligence in their use. If left unchecked, an addict can easily overdose.

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Symptoms of narcotic withdrawal include:

• Restlessness
• Drug craving
• Nausea and vomiting
• Accelerated heart rate
• Chills
• Flushing
• Tremors
• Depression
• Mood swing
• Seizures
• Severe depression
• Loss of appetite
• Excessive sweating
• Confusion
• Hallucinations
• Anxiety and irritability

In an effort to calm these symptoms, many will give in and use again, only to be faced with them very soon again. This obviously only furthers the addiction at hand and ends with e same results only pushed out a few hours. Receiving professional help is most likely the best route for success in recovering from an addiction and making it through the rigors of withdrawal.

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Addiction treatment will help you detox either with or without pharmacological help and can even be an outpatient process. In many of these case, a physician will offer the use of sedatives to help aid in the detox process. The prescriptions will help ease the symptoms and how intensely they are felt. Following the doctor’s orders and instructions strictly is another challenge, but a very necessary caution when striving for recovery.

If you have set your sights on kicking this habit, strengthening your resolve and keeping your eye on the prize will also help you to get through the process of withdrawal and detox. This will not be easy, but you can do it. You’ve already taken the first steps at regaining your life without the shadow of drug addiction blocking your view. As with any addiction, seeking help is the best and safest way to rid yourself of the bad and consciously look forward to the good.