Abstinenční doba: co se děje v těle, když přestanete pít, užívat nebo hrát

When you stop using a substance or behavior you’re dependent on, your body doesn’t just pause—it rebels. This period is called abstinenční doba, časové období, kdy tělo a mozek reagují na odstup od látky nebo chování, ke kterému se přizpůsobily. Also known as odvykací období, it’s not a matter of willpower—it’s biology. Whether you’re quitting alcohol, drugs, gambling, or scrolling endlessly on your phone, your nervous system has rewired itself to expect that stimulus. When it’s gone, your body goes into survival mode.

For someone dependent on alkohol, látkou, která mění úroveň neurotransmiterů a vytváří fyzickou závislost, the first 24 to 72 hours can be brutal: tremors, nausea, insomnia, even seizures. The brain, used to alcohol slowing it down, suddenly has no brake. That’s why detoxikace, bezpečný proces odstranění látky z těla pod odborným dohledem is critical—it’s not just about stopping, it’s about surviving the aftermath. For those hooked on herní závislost, psychologickou návykovou smyčkou, kde mozek vydává dopamin při výhře nebo pokroku, the withdrawal looks different: irritability, restlessness, inability to focus. No physical shakes, but the craving is just as real. The brain misses the constant dopamine hits.

The length of abstinenční doba varies. For alcohol, acute symptoms peak in 2–5 days, but sleep issues and anxiety can linger for weeks. With digital addictions like social media or gaming, the worst cravings hit within the first 48 hours, but the urge to check your phone or start a new game can resurface for months. It’s not linear. Some days you feel fine; other days, you’re back to square one. That’s normal. What matters is that you’re not alone in this.

What you’ll find in these articles isn’t theory—it’s lived experience. You’ll read about what happens inside your body when you stop drinking, how your eyes change after drugs, why you can’t sleep without your phone, and how to survive the first 30 days without alcohol. There’s no sugarcoating. Just facts, practical steps, and real stories from people who walked this path. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present—through the shakes, the cravings, the silence after the noise.