Each warning sign should be paired with a specific action, plus a backup for when that action is not available. A ride may fall through or a call may go unanswered, and the plan is more useful when it already accounts for that.
Symptoms often come and go rather than easing steadily each day, which means a person may feel better and then find certain difficulties returning. Cravings in particular can resurface well after the physical effects settle.
Cutting back after prolonged use often brings a period of adjustment that can include fatigue, increased appetite, low mood, and trouble concentrating. Intensity and duration differ from person to person.
