When a person stops taking a substance and then experiences clinically significant disruptions in his/her life, that person is said to be experiencing which of the following conditions? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

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Substance withdrawal is characterized by a set of symptoms that occur upon the abrupt discontinuation or decrease in intake of a substance after its prolonged and heavy use. These symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning, distinguishing withdrawal from the ongoing use effects of the substance.

When a Person Stops Taking a Substance and Then Experiences