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Essentially all physiological systems are affected by opiate addiction.
A characteristic syndrome occurs when an opiate addict goes through
withdrawal. This syndrome includes perspiration, tremor, gooseflesh,
restlessness, myalgia, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps,
diarrhea, fever, hyperpnea, and hypertension. Persistent symptoms
such as sleep disturbances, irritability, restlessness, and poor
