Alcohol and Drug Problems
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Are you having withdrawal symptoms after attempting to stop using alcohol or drugs?
See significance of withdrawal symptoms if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Are you having severe symptoms of withdrawal?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Are you having mild symptoms of withdrawal?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: January 18, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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