At Parkdale Center, we know that when it comes to treating substance use disorders (SUD), everyone's needs are different. Some people who are struggling with a SUD can experience symptoms of withdrawal when they stop using drugs or alcohol.
 
The effects of withdrawal on the body and mind can differ from person to person, but they can be uncomfortable, and when not addressed correctly, dangerous. Withdrawal symptoms typically occur 6-24 hours after someone with a dependence stops using. The severity and duration of withdrawal are dependent on the length of time abusing the substance, type of substance abused, family history, and medical and mental health history.

For some, detoxification is required to ensure their safety while they withdraw. Parkdale Center does not provide detoxification services. However, for those who can withdraw safely, we do have a Withdrawal Management Program.

Parkdale's Withdrawal Management Program gives you guided, individualized support throughout your withdrawal. The first step is to perform a comprehensive mental and physical health assessment so we can establish the kind of support program that will work best for you. Once a doctor has evaluated your unique situation, we provide medication management, psychiatric support, and physical monitoring to make you as comfortable as possible during your withdrawal. 

Typical withdrawal symptoms include: 

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Shaking or tremors
• Difficulty Concentrating
• Irritability
• Sleeplessness
• Headache
• Heart palpitations
• Sweating
• Nausea
• Muscle Pain
• Changes in blood pressure and heart rate