The withdrawal of hard narcotic drugs such as
opiates, alkaloids, amphetamines, et cetera. Symptoms include but are not limited to:
diaphoresis,
hot flashes, cold spells, vomiting, diarrhea, involuntary movements, seizures, hallucinations, physical pain and suicidal thoughts.
paramedic 1: This guy just shit all over me, when I walked up to him.
junkie: (moans)
Come for me Jesus!
paramedic 2: This fucker is just dope sick! Just leave him
on the curb, with the rest of the shit.
paramedic 1: "The rest of the shit.", is all over me!