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Stimulant withdrawal

If a person has been using a stimulant (amphetamine, cocaine, etc) for a long time and either stops it or significantly reduces the amount, stimulant withdrawal can occur. DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Stimulant Withdrawal Within a few hours to several days after stopping (or reducing) prolonged use of a stimulant, the person develops 1. Dysphoric…

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