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Withdrawal

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Withdrawal is the set of negative symptoms appearing when regular use of a drug is reduced or stopped.

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Stopping regular caffeine produces headache and irritability that resolve within several days.

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Withdrawal symptoms often oppose the drug's effects. Severity varies from uncomfortable to medically dangerous.