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Summary of somatic withdrawal rating scale.
| Withdrawal sign | Points assigned |
|---|---|
| Body weight loss in 60 min (per each 1%) | 1 |
| Wet dog shakes | |
| 1–2 | 2 |
| 3+ | 4 |
| Jump attempts | |
| 2–4 | 1 |
| 5–9 | 2 |
| 10+ | 3 |
| Abdominal spasms (per observation) | 1 |
| Penile erection/ejaculation/grooming | 3 |
| Teeth chattering | 2 |
| Irritability/vocalization | 3 |
| Swallowing movements | 2 |
| Ptosis (drooping eyes) | 2 |
| Abnormal posture | 3 |
| Defecation/diarrhea | 2 |
| Profuse salivation | 7 |
