withdrawal syndrome

American  

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a spectrum of physical and behavioral symptoms following cessation from the continuous use of an addictive drug, the character and severity of the symptoms depending upon the particular drug and the daily dose.

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Example Sentences

But then what do I know about this Sports Withdrawal Syndrome?

From Washington Post

This utterly fascinating Netflix film looks at several immigrant families seeking asylum in Sweden, where the condition — a medical mystery also known as traumatic withdrawal syndrome — has affected hundreds of children, putting them into a sleeplike, catatonic state for months, most likely because of the stress and uncertainty of being in migrant limbo.

From Washington Post

Smith, the lawyer, said he fears a similar outcome if the courts don’t find some way to dedicate funds for children born with the withdrawal syndrome.

From Washington Post

An estimated 32,000 babies were born with the withdrawal syndrome in 2014 — about one every 15 minutes, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

From Washington Post

“Although the withdrawal syndrome can be differentiated from recurrence of the underlying disorder, it might also be mistaken for recurrence, leading to long-term unnecessary medication,” reads the paper.

From The Guardian