Which term refers to the symptoms that occur when reducing or stopping substance use after heavy use?

• A. Acute
• B. Dependence
• C. Withdrawal
• D. Alcohol

Answer: (C)

Withdrawal is the set of physical and psychological symptoms that appear when someone reduces or stops substance use after heavy use. It happens as the body adapts to functioning without the drug and can vary by substance, with common signs like tremors, anxiety, sweating, nausea, irritability, and trouble sleeping. This term specifically names the experience that follows cessation, whereas dependence describes a state of needing the substance to feel normal or to avoid withdrawal, and acute is a timing or severity descriptor rather than the label for the symptoms themselves.