Withdrawal Syndrome

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Withdrawal Syndrome Definition

Substance withdrawal syndrome - a substance-specific organic brain syndrome that follows the discontinuation of administration or use, or reduction in intake of an addictive substance, e.g. opioids, barbiturates and alcohol; amphetamines or similarly acting sympathomimetics; cocaine; nicotine; sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics. Syndrome manifests with diverse, often painful physical and psychological symptoms, which include but not limited to intense drug craving, anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea, perspiration, body aches, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions.

Withdrawal Syndrome Synonyms

Substance Withdrawal Syndrome, Withdrawal Syndrome

Terms in Withdrawal Syndrome category

Nicotine Withdrawal