About

Withdrawal Timelines answers one question for anything people quit: how long will this last, and what happens when?

Why this site exists

When you stop caffeine, nicotine, weed, alcohol or a medication, the first thing you want to know is what’s normal and when it ends. The answers online are often scattered, vague, or written to sell treatment. We put each substance’s timeline in one consistent, phase-by-phase format, with the warning signs that mean you should get help, and the sources behind every claim.

What you’ll find here

• A quick answer at the top of every article
• A timeline table: each phase, when it usually happens, what you may feel, how severe it tends to be, and red flags
• What makes withdrawal longer or shorter, tapering basics, coping tips and FAQs
• Cited sources and a last-reviewed date

What we are not

We’re not doctors, and this site is not medical advice. Our articles are drafted with AI assistance from the sources they cite and have not yet been reviewed by a medical professional. We’re working toward medical review. In the meantime, we do publish timelines on higher-risk withdrawals (alcohol, benzodiazepines and opioids), each with a prominent medical warning and a “Not yet medically reviewed” label. See How We Review and the Medical Disclaimer.

The site is run and published by Joseph, its editor. About the editor.

What’s next

We’re building a free withdrawal tracker that uses these same timelines to show where you are, day by day. Join the email list on the home page to hear when it’s ready.

Have a question, correction or topic request? Contact us.