Do Patients Experience Withdrawal?
Withdrawal occurs because the brain becomes accustomed to the artificial neurotransmitter support provided by drugs. When stopped, there is a large deficit in expected neurotransmitter receptor stimulation, and the body cannot repair the problem fast enough on its own. The patient experiences this deficit as withdrawal. As soon as NRR starts, the amino acids are incorporated into the nerve junctions (called synapses) and neurotransmission steadily normalises with the passing of each hour. This action minimises withdrawal symptoms to a level far below what one would experience with mere discontinuation of the drug. The withdrawal symptoms you may have are generally mild and are usually resolved by the third or fourth day of treatment.
