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What is withdrawal?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Withdrawal: Is group of symptoms that occur upon sudden discontinuation or decrease in dose of medication or recreational drugs. The symptoms vary with the type of drug, how long u have been on it, its half-life, and whether other drugs are taken at same time.

Answered 10/3/2016

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