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
- DOID 0060001 per MONDO
- ICD9 292.0 per MONDO
- MESH D013375 per MONDO
- NCIT C35046 per MONDO
- SCTID 363101005 per MONDO
- UMLS C0038587 per MONDO
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) |