People who are addicted to any drugs, sooner or later are exposed to withdrawal symptoms - withdrawal, withdrawal syndrome . This condition is formed gradually, and the more the experience of drug addiction, the faster this syndrome arises. In this article, we'll look at how to overcome a severe withdrawal syndrome and help a drug addict cope with addiction.
Why there is a narcotic abstinence syndrome?
The withdrawal syndrome is characterized by the presence of psychopathological and vegetative symptoms after complete cessation or a significant reduction in the dose of the drug, which has been taken for a long time and at high concentrations. Due to the emergence of addiction, the addict's body can not function normally, without the usual chemicals, virtually all systems in the body are disrupted. Therefore, a severe abstinence syndrome occurs, in which the body, as it were, requires replenishment of the missing dose of the drug.
Symptoms of the disease:
- dilated pupils;
- yawning and sneezing, general weakness, insomnia;
- convulsions, vomiting;
- digestive disorders;
- muscle pains, spasms;
- arrhythmia ;
- nervous and mental disorders, restless behavior;
- irritability, aggression, uncontrolled bouts of anger.
Types of abstinence syndrome with addiction
The classification of withdrawal syndrome is based on the types of narcotic substances that were taken by the patient. So, the slowest developing and easy in the current is considered an abstinence syndrome in hashism. It manifests itself exclusively in mild psychological discomfort.
Faster disease develops with alcoholism and dependence on stimulants and hypnotics, barbiturates. The most rapid development and difficult course are the opium and heroin withdrawal syndrome, cocaine addiction. When breaking in these cases there are not only psychopathological symptoms, but also vegetative ones, and quite severe ones.
First aid with abstinence syndrome
The most common mistake in wanting to help a suffering addict is to give him a minimum dose of substance. Of course, this will significantly ease his condition and even allow you to adequately perceive the surrounding reality, but the problem, as such, will not be solved. After a while a person will need a new portion of the drug and from dependence he will never get rid of.
First of all, with abstinence syndrome it is necessary to seek help from a specialized narcological center. In a hospital, detoxification of the body will be carried out - complete purification of all body systems from narcotic substances and removal of symptoms of poisoning. One must be prepared for the fact that primary medical interventions will certainly help to cope with severe pain and the most severe symptoms, but will not relieve the addict from suffering during abstinence.
Follow-up treatment
The most important thing is not to stop therapy after the abstinence syndrome disappears. Despite the painful withdrawal symptoms and condition during the withdrawal syndrome, the craving for drugs will not disappear, and a return to drugs is very likely. It is necessary to continue treatment after consultation with a specialist-narcologist in the rehabilitation center. It is also desirable to visit a psychologist and participate in a social rehabilitation program.