Withdrawing for a drug or alcohol

Addiction can be a difficult thing to talk about. However, it is something that millions of Americans struggle with - over 7 million adults in the United States currently have an addiction to an illicit substance and over 15 million adults struggle with alcoholism.

Although you can quit most drugs without side effects, it’s important to recognize signs of withdrawal that require immediate medical attention:

• Seizures: You may blackout, start shaking uncontrollably, lose control of your urine or bowel, or even bite your tongue.

• Hallucinations: Hearing or seeing things that aren't actually there

• Feeling confused about where you are or who you are

• Other symptoms that together could be concerning are a racing heartbeat, tremor or shaking, fever, sweating, or headaches.