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abstinence syndrome — the withdrawal symptoms that occur after abstinence from a drug, esp. a narcotic, to which one is addicted. * * * … Universalium
abstinence syndrome — noun : the physical effects that result from depriving an addict of the drug to which he is habituated * * * the withdrawal symptoms that occur after abstinence from a drug, esp. a narcotic, to which one is addicted … Useful english dictionary
neonatal abstinence syndrome — NAS symptoms and signs exhibited by a newborn baby (neonate) due to drug withdrawal (see dependence). This results when the fetus has been exposed to addictive drugs through maternal substance abuse or misuse. Symptoms tend to occur in the first… … The new mediacal dictionary
drug use — Introduction use of drugs for psychotropic rather than medical purposes. Among the most common psychotropic drugs are opiates ( opium, morphine, heroin), hallucinogens (LSD, mescaline, psilocybin), barbiturates, cocaine, amphetamines,… … Universalium
Symptom — Any abnormal change in appearance, sensation, or function experienced by a patient that indicates a disease process. * * * Any morbid phenomenon or departure from the normal in structure, function, or sensation, experienced by the patient and… … Medical dictionary
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substance withdrawal — [DSM IV] a substance specific mental disorder that follows the cessation of use or reduction in intake of a psychoactive substance that had been regularly used to induce a state of intoxication. DSM IV includes specific withdrawal syndromes for… … Medical dictionary
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