Although the withdrawal symptoms may vary from case to case, tremors, uncontrollable body shaking, restlessness, insomnia, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting are the most common ones.

In some cases, tongue problems, drooping eyelids and dizziness can also occur. Some patients, while undergoing treatment at a drug rehab center, also experience hallucinations, rapid heart rate, sweating and convulsions.

In cases of acute withdrawal symptoms, the drug rehab center may have to administer tranquilizers and sedatives on the patient.

The process of detoxification normally takes up to a week. Meanwhile, other tests are undertaken to rule out problems of liver and blood clots. Additionally, depression and other mood disorders may creep in which warrant expert treatment.

To bypass these withdrawal symptoms, Aversion therapy, also known as deterrent therapy may also be used to get rid of the substance abuse.

This therapy entails the use of a drug that gets in the way of alcohol metabolism.

The drug results in obnoxious side effects even if a small quantity of alcohol is consumed after taking the drug. Aversion therapy is not given in pregnancy and in certain medical conditions.