Table 1.

Graded and checked signs of withdrawal.

Sign	Weighting factor
GRADED SIGNS
Body weight loss (every 24 h)	1 for each 1% body weight loss
WET-DOG SHAKES
1–2	2
3–10	4
10+	6
CHECKED SIGNS
Teeth chattering	2
Abnormal posture	3
Ptosis	2