Depends on what the addiction is. Withdrawal effects from alcohol can be fatal, same for some other drugs. Cocaine is one that isn't, if I remember right.
While it is not common, withdrawal from certain drugs without medical treatment can be deadly. Alcohol, Benzodiazepines and opiate withdrawal without medical assistance is always very unpleasant; and even with treatment it is no fun.
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It is biologically possible to become physically addicted to may drugs. Withdraw from a severe addiction CAN result in death.
It may not be as common as depicted on TV and in movies, but it can happen.
We all die eventually.
Yes, depending on what drug we are talking about, sometimes the withdrawal can kill you
all things are possible
Yes, it is possible to die when kicking drugs like Heroin without assistance.
Depends on what the addiction is. Withdrawal effects from alcohol can be fatal, same for some other drugs. Cocaine is one that isn't, if I remember right.
While it is not common, withdrawal from certain drugs without medical treatment can be deadly. Alcohol, Benzodiazepines and opiate withdrawal without medical assistance is always very unpleasant; and even with treatment it is no fun.
Most drug addicts seem to die with drugs.
An alcoholic can suffer a seizure and die when withdrawing from alcohol.