Table 1.

Perception of the typical duration of withdrawal symptoms, as reported by general practitioners (n = 42) and psychiatrists (n = 26)

Typical duration of withdrawal symptoms	General practitioners, n (%)	Psychiatrists, n (%)
No withdrawal symptoms	0 (0%)	0 (0%)
1–3 days	2 (5%)	1 (4%)
4–6 days	4 (10%)	1 (4%)
1–2 weeks	10 (24%)	7 (27%)
2–4 weeks	12 (29%)	11 (42%)
1–2 months	9 (21%)	3 (12%)
2–4 months	4 (10%)	1 (4%)
4–6 months	2 (5%)	1 (4%)
Over 6 months	0 (0%)	1 (4%)