Withdrawal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012708",
  "term": "Withdrawal",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A set of adverse physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person reduces or stops using a substance after prolonged or heavy use. These symptoms arise as the body attempts to re-establish homeostasis in the absence of the substance. The severity and type of symptoms vary depending on the substance and the individual's physiological dependence.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "addiction"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 917 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/withdrawal/"
}