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Opiate withdrawal





Opiate withdrawal

Alternative Names:

Withdrawal from opioids; Dopesickness
Symptoms:

The symptoms of withdrawal are often the reverse of intoxication. Withdrawal includes dilated pupils, diarrhea, runny nose, goose bumps, and abdominal pain.


Signs and tests:

A physical exam and clinical history are often sufficient to diagnose opiate withdrawal. A urine or serum drug screen can verify the existence of opiates and any other drugs of abuse.




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