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.
When you seek help through a medically supervised addiction treatment program, you may have access to medications that can help you cope with withdrawal symptoms: 1  Librium, Tranxene, Valium (for alcohol) 2  Methadone, buprenorphine (for heroin) 3  Buprenorphine (for narcotic drugs)  Clonidine (for narcotic 1  drugs) Haloperidol, propranolol (for cocaine)