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Originally Posted by Patagonia
I have another question if someone could help that would be great.
How soon after you take meth does the craving start? How long can a person "last" before they start withdraw symptoms.
This person has been using for over a decade although they tell me it's in very small amounts.....sigh.
I can usually tell when they r low or out of stim bec of the depressed nature.
Then a resurgence. So I guess using again?
This past time they told me "as characteristic, no 'withdrawal' per say just need for sleep."
Then I hear about the past 4 days they slept 20 hrs a day.
So is this true about withdrawal? It's just all sleep? Bec I've read about craving although they say there is none.....find that hard to believe in a long time user.
And yes I know most r lies.... I just need to base things on fact. So thanks for your help!!
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There is acute and post acute withdrawal. The acute phase usually lasts up to one week and encompasses most of the physical issues related to withdrawal, which usually are a mirror/opposite of the intoxicating effect of the drug. So, the withdrawal from a stimulant like meth, would be extreme fatigue. The post acute phase involves the psychological elements, like cravings. So, you may sleep for a while and be surly, but that will pass. Then comes the hard part....