With chronic substance abuse, patients will often associate their conditions and surroundings-
including social contacts with other users-with use of the drug. Removing themselves from these conditions or surroundings is referred to as conditioned withdrawal.

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Conditioned withdrawal refers to the withdrawal symptoms that occur when a person who has been using drugs or alcohol stops using them. These symptoms can be triggered by anything that reminds the person of their drug or alcohol use, such as certain people, places, or things.

With Chronic Substance Abuse, Patients Will Often Associate Their Conditions