Definition of avert. transitive verb. 1 : to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance I found the sight so grotesque that I had to avert my eyes â¦ â John Gregory Dunne. 2 : to see coming and ward off : avoid avert disaster.
Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome. Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndromeâoften abbreviated to benzo withdrawalâis the cluster of symptoms that emerge when a person who has taken benzodiazepines, either medically or recreationally, and has developed a physical dependence undergoes dosage reduction or discontinuation.
Medications that can be used to treat opiate withdrawal include: methadone, which helps to relieve withdrawal symptoms and makes the detoxification period easier; buprenorphine, which can shorten the time of the detox period and lessen withdrawal symptoms; clonidine, which can treat symptoms like anxiety, agitation, and muscle aches