What is a sign that someone may be withdrawing from a narcotic?

Frequent yawning and sneezing are common physiological symptoms associated with narcotic withdrawal. When someone who has been using narcotics suddenly reduces their intake or stops altogether, the body reacts to the absence of the drug, which can lead to several withdrawal symptoms. Yawning often occurs as the body transitions to a state without narcotics since the central nervous system begins to normalize after being suppressed by the drugs. Sneezing can be part of the body's reaction as it attempts to rid itself of toxins and cope with the rebalancing of neurotransmitters. These symptoms indicate that the body is responding to the lack of the substance it has become dependent on.

In contrast, increased energy and alertness, a relaxed demeanor and mood, and improved appetite are generally not associated with withdrawal from narcotics. In fact, individuals may experience fatigue, irritability, anxiety, and other negative changes in mood and appetite during withdrawal. Thus, identifying yawning and sneezing as withdrawal signs helps differentiate them from other states that may involve improved energy or mood.