The unpleasant physical or psychological effects following discontinuance of a substance are called _______.

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Withdrawal symptoms are the most commonly used term for the unpleasant physical or psychological effects that occur after discontinuing the use of a substance. While tolerance pains, addiction blues, and dependency effects are colloquial terms, they are not commonly used in clinical or medical settings.

The Unpleasant Physical or Psychological Effects Following Discontinuance of a Substance