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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
As meperidine or fentanyl.Opioid withdrawalIf you’re addicted to opioids, you’ll likely develop withdrawal symptoms when you stop using them. Withdrawal symptoms may include:drug cravingsagitation or irritabilityrunny nosetrouble sleepingexcessive sweatingchillsdigestive problemsCNS depressants include barbiturates and benzodiazepines. They’re also called tranquillizers and have a calming effect. Signs and symptoms of misuse include:drowsinesslethargyirritabilityconfusionmemory problemsdizzinessheadachechanges in visionloss of coordinationslurred speechnauseavomitingchanges in behavior or personalityAlprazolam (Xanax)Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine. It’s commonly sold under the brand name Xanax. It’s prescribed to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It depresses your CNS, which has a calming effect. Some people misuse it for its fast-acting sedating effects.According to the CDC, more than four times as many Americans died in 2015 than 2002 from overdoses that involved benzodiazepines. In many of those cases, people died after combining benzodiazepines with opioids.Additional signs and symptoms of alprazolam misuse include trouble sleeping, swelling of the hands or feet, and tremors.Clonazepam (Klonopin) and diazepam (Valium)Clonazepam and diazepam are benzodiazepines. They’re used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. They’re also used to treat seizures. Clonazepam is commonly sold under the brand name Klonopin. Diazepam is commonly sold as Valium.Like Xanax, these drugs are often misused for their sedative effects. They produce “highs” that can feel similar to the effects of alcohol. For example, they can cause feelings of drunkenness, talkativeness, and relaxation.It’s not uncommon for people to recreationally misuse Xanax, Klonopin, or Valium in combination with other drugs. According to the CDC, the number of overdose deaths that involved both benzodiazepines and opioids more than quadrupled between 2002 and 2015.Potential signs and symptoms of clonazepam or diazepam misuse may also include:paranoiahallucinationsconstipationWithdrawal from CNS depressantsIf you’re addicted to CNS depressants, you’ll likely develop withdrawal symptoms when you stop using them. Withdrawal symptoms may include:drug cravingsanxietypanicexcessive sweatingheadachetrouble sleepingmuscle painnauseaStimulants increase your brain activity. This helps boost your alertness and energy levels. Signs and symptoms of misuse include:euphoriaaggressiveness or hostilityparanoiahallucinationsreduced appetiteweight lossrapid heart ratedilated pupilschanges in visionheadachenauseavomitingchanges in behavior or personalityAmphetamine (Adderall)Products that contain amphetamine are often misused for their energizing effects. For example, Adderall is a product that combines amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It’s often misused by people are sleep-deprived, such as truck drivers, shift workers, and college students working on deadlines. According to a study from the University of Michigan, 9 percent of college students in 2012 reported misusing Adderall.In addition to the typical signs of stimulant misuse, amphetamine misuse may also be characterized by:increased energy and alertnessincreased body temperatureincreased blood pressurerapid breathingMethylphenidate (Ritalin)Similar to Adderall, methylphenidate is a stimulant that affects your CNS. It’s commonly sold under the brand name Ritalin. It increases levels of dopamine in the brain, which helps improve attention. It’s used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Like other stimulants, it can be habit-forming.One reason that Ritalin and other prescription stimulants are commonly misused is their availability. According to the DEA, more than 13 million prescriptions for methylphenidate were filled in 2012.Methylphenidate misuse may also lead to agitation or trouble sleeping.Withdrawal from stimulantsIf you’re addicted to stimulants, you may develop withdrawal symptoms when
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