Althea
Althea told me...
You’re very strange
http://www.treatment4addiction.com/addiction/opiate/withdrawal/psychosis/The psychosis derived from opiate withdrawal is usually not conducive with the psychosis brought about by other drugs such as methamphetamine. Hallucinations are not as common when experiencing psychosis from the withdrawal of opiates, but the actions and decisions made while in a state of psychosis mirror that of its general definition. A sense of desperation sets in while in opiate withdrawal. Both the physical and psychological aspects play a large part in this. The severe anxiety and depression can promote a feeling of hopelessness. It is this desperation and hopelessness that will cause an addict to make decisions that may go against their morals or values. That is when the psychosis takes over. An individual is truly disconnected from reality and all logical thinking when in active withdrawal from opiates. An individual is also more prone to paranoia and disconnected thinking. They may think someone is out to get them, or something is going to happen that would not make sense to someone thinking logically and clear. This can be very dangerous. Someone in a state of psychosis is extremely unpredictable. Addicts in opiate withdrawal induced psychosis will go to any length to get what they desire. This is one of the most dangerous and detrimental psychological states that are brought about by opiate withdrawal.
