DRUG

WITHDRAWAL
SYMPTOMS
Emilia Connolly 4A
Basic Neuron Group of neurons in the brain
Smoking, swallowing, snorting, Dopamine floods the ‘reward
drinking, injecting or any system’ and the feeling of
combination high or hit can be felt.

INGESTION ACTIVATION

ABSORPTION AFTERMATH

The drugs are absorbed into the Once the hit begins to wear
bloodstream and sent around off, the damaged cells in the
the body towards the brain. brain begin to send craving
signals.
 Dopamine Transporters
transporters / considerably decreased
“reward system” in size
WHY DO ● Length of time abusing the substance

WITHDRAWAL ● Type of substance abused

SYMPTOMS ● Method of abuse

OCCUR? ● Amount taken each time

● Family history and genetic makeup

● Medical and mental health factors

Central Nervous System
(CNS)
8 hrs after

24-48 hrs after

1-3 days after ( in extreme cases )

5-7 days after

After 1 week
Psychological Symptoms
Recovery ● A quiet place
● Soft lighting
● Limited contact with people
● A positive, supportive
atmosphere
● Healthy food and lots of fluids