When a person stops taking a drug, strong reactions may be triggered that are opposite to the effect of the drug. This is a compensatory response called _______.

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Withdrawal symptoms occur because the body has become physiologically adapted to the presence of a drug, and when the drug is no longer present, the body responds with symptoms that are often the opposite of those produced by the drug. This is a compensatory mechanism to counteract the effects of the drug.

When a Person Stops Taking a Drug, Strong Reactions May