abstinence syndrome

American  

noun

1. the withdrawal symptoms that occur after abstinence from a drug, especially a narcotic, to which one is addicted.

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Example Sentences

On Friday the Court of Appeal heard a request from the family for this judgement to be set aside to allow them to discuss new information on Withdrawal Abstinence Syndrome, the child's body's reaction to being taken off her long-term treatment.

From BBC

Domonic was exposed to drugs in utero and was diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome.

From Los Angeles Times

Parents and guardians of about 6,550 children with a history of neonatal abstinence syndrome may each receive about $7,000.

From New York Times

The report, written by economist Jill Kriesky, says the state spent that much in 2019 on issues that stem from the addiction epidemic, including hepatitis, HIV, neonatal abstinence syndrome and an overburdened foster care system, The Herald-Dispatch reported.

From Washington Times

The first lady toured Concord Hospital in New Hampshire’s capital city with James Carroll, director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in an effort to highlight the hospital’s treatment programs for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome.

From Washington Times