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withdrawal symptoms

  1. A wide range of physical or emotional disorders, including nervousness, headaches, and insomnia, that occur when an individual who is addicted to a substance (such as drugs or alcohol) stops using the substance.



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One said she feared she would find her child dead in their bed, while her daughter said withdrawal symptoms from the drug made her feel like she was "dying".

From BBC

Teenagers have described horrendous withdrawal symptoms after vaping it, while one parent said she feared finding her daughter dead in her bed.

From BBC

However, the problem with staying on antidepressants longer than necessary is that withdrawal symptoms can be more difficult the longer you stay on them.

From Salon

Addiction to sleeping pills can lead to withdrawal symptoms including anxiety, panic attacks, sweating, headaches and shaking.

From BBC

"I cannot wait to smell my boys, pick up Vinnie - that newborn smell. OMG I swear I'm getting withdrawal symptoms from him."

From BBC

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