Heroin, or opiate, withdrawal is the gold standard of addiction withdrawal. Imagine the worst flu of your life and then imagine knowing that taking a hit of this stuff will make it all better. Think ...

How long do symptoms of methamphetamine withdrawal typically last? At what point should I worry?—RHODA L. WICKER, FNP, Wabash, Ind. Severity and longevity of withdrawal symptoms vary greatly depending ...

Learn about drug and alcohol withdrawal, its symptoms, risks, and effective strategies for safe recovery in this ...

Results of a new study indicate that people who have recently stopped abusing the powerfully addictive drug methamphetamine may have brain abnormalities similar to those seen in people with mood ...

Matt* can't say exactly how his meth addiction started. All he remembers is that he was in his freshman history class at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix. The class was watching "One Flew Over ...

Precipitated withdrawal may result from starting certain medications to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) too soon after using opioids. Typically, withdrawal symptoms occur when a person stops using ...