The withdrawal of
hard narcotic
drugs such as opiates, alkaloids, amphetamines, et cetera. Symptoms include but are not limited to: diaphoresis, hot flashes, cold spells, vomiting, diarrhea, involuntary movements, seizures, hallucinations, physical
pain and suicidal thoughts.
paramedic 1: This guy just shit all over me, when I walked up to him.
junkie: (moans) Come for me Jesus!
paramedic 2: This fucker is just
dope sick! Just leave him on the curb, with the rest of the
shit.
paramedic 1: "The rest of the
shit.", is all over me!