The human body can only metabolize a certain amount of alcohol every hour, no matter how much alcohol is consumed at any given time, a process which can vary depending on a range of factors, including liver size and body mass.
Opiate withdrawal can include symptoms such as extreme agitation, anxiety, tremors, muscle aches, hot and cold flashes, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Of the nearly 2 million substance abuse treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008, 60 percent of admissions were White, 21 percent were African-American, and 14 percent were Hispanic or Latino.
The psychological effects of drug withdrawal can include extreme anxiety, nervousness, rapid mood changes and irritability.