The discomfort and distress that follow the discontinued use of certain drugs is called

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Withdrawal is the discomfort and distress that occur when an individual abruptly stops taking a drug to which they have developed a physical or psychological dependence. Dependence refers to the need for a drug to function normally, tolerance is when the body adapts to a drug over time, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect, and dissociation refers to a disruption in consciousness, perception, and/or identity.

The Discomfort and Distress That Follow the Discontinued Use of Certain