Substance withdrawal syndrome

Substance withdrawal syndrome

Definition

A substance-specific organic brain syndrome that follows the discontinuation of administration or use, or reduction in intake of a substance (including alcohol, prescribed medications and recreational drugs). Syndrome manifests with diverse, often painful physical and psychological symptoms, which include but not limited to intense drug craving, anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea, perspiration, body aches, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions.

Also known as drug withdrawal, drug withdrawal syndrome, substance withdrawal, substance withdrawal disorder, substance withdrawal syndrome, withdrawal syndrome — per MONDO

Also identified as

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Nicotine may prevent MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Carbamazepine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Clonidine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Haloperidol may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Hydroxyzine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Lorazepam may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Perphenazine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)