Is opioid withdrawal similar to heroin withdrawal?

Submitted by Teddy Thu 12/18/2008

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All substance withdrawals

Submitted by jasper on Sat, 12/20/2008 - 23:40.

All substance withdrawals have some similarities, but Heroin is by far an way much more intense and serious. Most heroin addicts have severe cravings almost immediately and also have what is called "dope sickness." Opioid withdrawal is far less severe and while there are cravings they are unarguably much less frustrating.

I'm pretty sure that heroin

Submitted by laceyc on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 15:27.

I'm pretty sure that heroin is a type of opiate. So, yes they are very similar for withdrawal symptoms. I only know this because I went through rehab and saw people with these symptoms. .

Heroin is an opioid, so it

Submitted by Vanessa on Mon, 04/05/2010 - 20:30.

Heroin is an opioid, so it does have withdrawal symptoms that are similar to other opioids. Opioids like heroin, hydrocodone, and oxycodone are all synthesized from naturally occurring alkaloids in opium.

Withdrawal effects can vary depending on what opioid is used, the length of use, amount used, and other factors. According to NIDA, heroin withdrawal symptoms include nausea and vomiting, restlessness and kicking movements, insomnia, diarrhea, muscle pain, and chills. They're usually worst between 48 and 72 hours after stopping heroin and usually get better after about a week.

The effects of opioids, including heroin, can be reversed with the administration of opioid antagonists like naloxone or naltrexone.

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