Psychology / Unit 3 Psych 0344 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Withdrawal
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The idea
Withdrawal is the set of negative symptoms appearing when regular use of a drug is reduced or stopped.
In practice
Stopping regular caffeine produces headache and irritability that resolve within several days.
Where people slip
Withdrawal symptoms often oppose the drug's effects. Severity varies from uncomfortable to medically dangerous.
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