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The nature and severity of withdrawal symptoms depend on the drug being used and the daily dosage level attained.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A state where a person is addicted to a drug such as heroin and suffers physical effects if he or she stops taking the drug.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>When the body becomes used to a drug and reacts when there is withdrawal.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A phenomenon that develops during prolonged use of addictive substances, signified by the onset of withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A condition in which the body relies on a given drug in order to function.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Physiological adaptation of the body to the presence of a drug. In effect, the body develops a continuing need for the drug. Once such dependence has been established, the body reacts with predictable symptoms when the drug is abruptly with drawn. 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