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Medical Term

withdrawal symptoms

a characteristic feature when someone stops using a drug upon which he or she is dependent. hard drugs such as HEROIN and COCAINE induce dependence, as do alcohol, nicotine and amphetamines. Symptoms include shivering, tremors, vomiting and sweating.

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