alcohol and drug withdrawal, severity
severe withdrawal symptoms may include:
- being extremely confused, jumpy, or upset.
- feeling things on your body that are not there.
- seeing or hearing things that are not there.
- severe trembling.
- chest pain.
- shortness of breath.
mild withdrawal symptoms may include:
- intense worry.
- nausea or vomiting.
- shakiness.
- sweating.
- feeling a little tense or edgy.
current as of: october 24, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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