Detox Substance Withdrawal Management

Question 1

Which symptom is characteristic of opioid withdrawal but NOT alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Goosebumps (piloerection) and diarrhea

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Seizures

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Hypertension

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Tremors

Question 2

What is the timeline for peak benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms from short-acting agents like lorazepam?

Accepted Answer

1–4 days after last dose

Answer

Immediately within 1 hour of last dose

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2–4 weeks after last dose

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6 months after cessation

Question 3

What is 'post-acute withdrawal syndrome' (PAWS) in the context of substance recovery?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged neurological and psychological symptoms lasting weeks to months after acute detox

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The first 24 hours of withdrawal

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A complication exclusive to stimulant users

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A medication side effect unique to methadone

Question 4

Which stimulant withdrawal symptom is medically managed with close monitoring but rarely life-threatening?

Accepted Answer

Hypersomnia, depression, and intense cravings

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Seizures

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Delirium tremens

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Respiratory arrest

Question 5

What is the medical term for the physical and psychological discomfort that drives compulsive substance use to relieve withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Negative reinforcement withdrawal cycle

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Positive reinforcement craving loop

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Physical dependence abstinence syndrome

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Reward deficiency syndrome

Question 6

Cannabis withdrawal in the DSM-5 is characterized by which symptom cluster?

Accepted Answer

Irritability, anxiety, insomnia, and decreased appetite within 1 week of cessation

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Hallucinations and seizures within 6 hours of last use

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Euphoria and increased appetite for the first 48 hours

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No recognized withdrawal syndrome