NMDA receptors are particularly important when they become overactive during withdrawal from alcohol as this causes symptoms such as agitation and, sometimes, epileptiform seizures.
After short-term therapy, the dose is usually gradually tapered-off to reduce or avoid any withdrawal or rebound effects.
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Withdrawal-related psychosis is generally unresponsive to antipsychotic mediations.
Individuals in opioid withdrawal exhibit a greatly increased frequency of yawning.
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NicoDerm, also known as NicoDerm CQ (short for Committed Quit or Committed Quitter) is a branded over the counter palliative nicotine replacement therapy used to minimize the withdrawal effects involved in quitting smoking.
In June 2004, an inspection report from Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons, stated that inmates at Styal Prison were being put at risk by a lack of support during drug withdrawal and with mental health problems.