(1) Old English phoulcat (foul cat). Originally a reference to the fitch, the wild ancestor of the domesticated ferret, because of their ability to emit a foul smelling spray when frightened. (2) Later, used in North America as a reference to the skunk. Both are actually not cats, but members of the weasel family, Mustelidae.
The symptoms of withdrawal can last for a few days up to a few weeks. It really is dependent on each person and their personal addiction. The most common withdrawal times usually last somewhere between a week and 14 days.
Typically, those who take higher doses of Ativan, use the drug more frequently and use it for longer periods of time experience longer, more severe withdrawal. As an intermediate-duration drug, Ativan stays in a personâs system for an average of 12 hours. Acute withdrawal can start within 10 to 24 hours after the last dose is taken, however, the amount of time varies by person and may be longer or shorter for some. Full-blown acute withdrawal symptoms usually last 10 to 14 days and lessen over the next couple of weeks.