Overview Nicotine Use Disorder involves a problematic pattern of nicotine use, such as through cigarettes or vaping products, leading to significant impairment or distress, including difficulty cutting down and continued use despite health consequences. Signs and Symptoms Symptoms can include strong cravings, unsuccessful attempts to quit, continued use despite known health problems, and withdrawal symptoms …
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Stimulant Withdrawal
Overview Stimulant withdrawal involves the development of a characteristic set of symptoms within hours to several days after stopping or significantly reducing prolonged stimulant use, such as amphetamine-type substances or cocaine. Signs and Symptoms Symptoms can include fatigue, vivid unpleasant dreams, increased appetite, sleep disturbance, and depressed mood, sometimes with intense cravings. Experiencing one or …
Nicotine Withdrawal
Overview Nicotine withdrawal involves the development of a characteristic set of symptoms within about 24 hours of stopping or significantly reducing regular nicotine use, following at least several weeks of daily use. Signs and Symptoms Symptoms can include irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, increased appetite, restlessness, and strong cravings for nicotine. Experiencing one or more of …
Alcohol Withdrawal
Overview Alcohol withdrawal involves the development of a characteristic set of physical and psychological symptoms following cessation or significant reduction of heavy, prolonged alcohol use, ranging from mild symptoms to serious, medically dangerous complications. Signs and Symptoms Symptoms can include tremor, sweating, anxiety, nausea, elevated heart rate, and, in severe cases, seizures or a life-threatening …
Opioid Withdrawal
Overview Opioid withdrawal involves the development of a characteristic set of physical and psychological symptoms following cessation or significant reduction of prolonged opioid use, typically beginning within hours to a few days of the last use. Signs and Symptoms Symptoms can include muscle aches, sweating, anxiety, nausea, diarrhea, and strong cravings; while highly uncomfortable, uncomplicated …
Cannabis Withdrawal
Overview Cannabis withdrawal involves the development of a characteristic set of symptoms following cessation or significant reduction of heavy, prolonged cannabis use, typically appearing within about a week of stopping. Signs and Symptoms Symptoms can include irritability, anxiety, sleep difficulty, decreased appetite, restlessness, and depressed mood. Experiencing one or more of these symptoms does not …
Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use Disorder
Overview Anabolic-androgenic steroid use disorder involves a problematic pattern of steroid use, often for muscle building or performance enhancement, leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, including continued use despite physical or psychological harm. Signs and Symptoms Symptoms can include continued use despite adverse physical effects, mood changes such as irritability or aggression, and withdrawal …
Phencyclidine (PCP) Use Disorder
Overview Phencyclidine use disorder involves a problematic pattern of use of PCP or related dissociative substances leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, including strong cravings and continued use despite serious risks. Signs and Symptoms Symptoms can include using more than intended, strong cravings, and continued use despite psychological, physical, or legal problems caused by …
Cocaine Use Disorder
Overview Cocaine use disorder involves a problematic pattern of cocaine use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, including strong cravings, tolerance, and continued use despite serious consequences. Signs and Symptoms Symptoms can include using more than intended, unsuccessful efforts to cut down, strong cravings, and continued use despite physical, psychological, or social harm. Experiencing …
Stimulant Use Disorder
Overview Stimulant use disorder involves a problematic pattern of use of amphetamine-type substances or other stimulants leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, including tolerance, withdrawal, and continued use despite harm. Signs and Symptoms Symptoms can include using more than intended, strong cravings, and continued use despite social, occupational, or health problems caused by the …