Phillip's doctor prescribed a strong opiate to dull the severe back pain Phillip suffered after an accident.When he stopped taking the drug, Phillip suffered from nausea and chills.These were symptoms of:

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The symptoms of nausea and chills after stopping the opiate are indicative of withdrawal, which occurs when the body becomes dependent on a drug and experiences negative physical and psychological symptoms when that drug is no longer taken. Tolerance refers to the body's ability to become less responsive to a drug over time, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect. Habituation and dishabituation refer to changes in behavior patterns due to repeated exposure to a stimulus, and are not relevant in this situation.

Phillip's Doctor Prescribed a Strong Opiate to Dull the Severe