DEAR DR ROACH: I’m in recovery from addiction to opioids, benzodiazepines and cocaine, which I used for up to three years. I have been clean and sober for almost a year now, yet I continue to suffer ...

What Happens to Your Body During the Stages of Detox and How to Manage It Medically reviewed by Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, MD, DPhil Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal and may require medical supervision.

Early opioid withdrawal symptoms include restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, and muscle aches. Late opioid withdrawal symptoms are more serious and involve vomiting, diarrhea, and a rapid pulse.