You are ready to quit, to put down the “dope,” to stop putting powerful and dangerous chemicals into your body. If you’re ready to quit drugs, it often comes down to far more than simply saying “I want to quit.” Yes, that is incredibly important and powerful! However, most strong drugs out there require professional help from doctors and detox centers.
So what can you expect in terms of withdrawal? If you don’t know, usually powerful drugs like painkillers or cocaine where you have a heavy dependence require the help of a detox center. Some don’t always require it, and it’s a personal family decision, but it’s always best to be safe and go to a doctor if you trying to come off painkillers and anti-anxiety medications.
Asking for medical help isn’t a weakness, because drug addiction is a serious affair. It’s also nothing to be ashamed of. What should you expect in terms of withdrawal? This guide goes over major drugs you may need help with.
Withdrawal Symptoms of Major Drugs:
Cocaine: Cocaine is such a powerful drug that it often takes professional help to come off from. The incredible highs, followed by incredible lows, can take you to a point near suicidal or completely manic. According to studies, you will often experience agitation, insomnia, anxiety, depression, fatigue, shakes, and many other states of high and  low.
Heroin: While not as popular in some forms as cocaine, heroin isn’t something to be played with, as it’s one of the most addictive street drugs available. You can expect problems with body functions like watery eyes and stomach aches, as well as major mental problems like panic and anxiety.
Oxycontin: Like many painkiller drugs, Oxycontin numbs your senses. Its effects on the body are highly addictive too. You can expect extreme cravings, fatigue, hot and cold sweats, insomnia, and depression.
This brief list offers the common withdrawal symptons different forms of drugs have. There are, as you can see, many clear distinctions between them—but also similarities. Highs and lows, feelings of mania and panic—are all common to drug abusers. If you try to beat all of this on your own, you will likely not only go through a struggle mentally, but face major health problems. It’s simple: you’re dependent on the drugs physically, and you risk death by not getting professional help. On more positive note, there are thousands of clinics across the country who can help you. Once you get out, the support of family and friends is crucial in defeating drug addiction once and for all.