The client comes to the emergency department and tells the nurse "I have been off my drugs for 3 days." The nurse assesses the client for withdrawal symptoms associated with the category of drug used. Withdrawal from which drug, if taken by the client, should cause the nurse the most concern?

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Withdrawal from Alprazolam (a benzodiazepine) can be life-threatening, involving symptoms like seizures, severe anxiety, tremors, and potentially fatal complications, thus requiring immediate medical attention.

The Client Comes to the Emergency Department and Tells the Nurse