Furthermore, you should try to relax. Think of activities that used to relax you and do them. Find space; go for a walk in the forest or in the park. Phyiscal exercise reduces withdrawal symptoms. Avoid crowded places. Take it easy and try to do things you like or that distract you. Also, avoid coffee and tea; they make you restless. Drink a lot of water or soft drinks and eat regularly. Sleeping badly is part of it, so keep that in mind.

A controversial issue is whether to stop abruptly or reduce the drug gradually in small steps. Depending on the kind of drug and your personality, one or the other mode can work best for you. In the case of dependence on high doses of Diazepams (Tranquillizers) schemes for successively reducing the drug intake can be prescribed by doctors. More.

Whether to stop abruptly or gradually also varies between drugs. For some drugs, like alcohol and nicotine/tobacco, abrupt quitting is often best (aided by Naltrexone for alcohol) while for other drugs, like benzodiazepines, gradual lowering of the dose may be better for some people.