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In general, however, many clients in recovery report experiencing some or many of the following post-acute withdrawal symptoms for up to two years after detox: 1  Irritability and hostility. 2  Depression. 3  Anxiety. Mood swings.  Low energy and 1  fatigue. Sleep disruption, including insomnia.  Limited ability to focus or think 1  clearly. Lack of  libido.
Such signs and symptoms are generally the opposite. of the intoxication effects of the particular substance. For example, pupils constrict during opioid. intoxication and dilate during acute withdrawal. These signs and symptoms begin within hours or days. after last use of the substance and gradually resolve. The length of time symptoms last depends on the. particular substance used. Exhibit 1 lists approximate. timeframes for acute withdrawal from several. substances.