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drug withdrawal

/drʌɡ wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

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/drʌɡ wɪðˈdrɔːəl/C1formalmedical
  • ruФизические и психологические симптомы, возникающие, когда человек прекращает употребление вещества, от которого он стал зависим, часто включающие дискомфорт, тягу и различные реакции организма.

The physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops using a substance they have become dependent on, often involving discomfort, cravings, and various bodily reactions.

  1. Physical and mental symptomsB2formal

    The group of symptoms that occur when a person stops or reduces the use of a substance they are dependent on.

    ruФизические и психические симптомы

    • Drug withdrawal can cause severe anxiety and depression.
    • He experienced intense cravings during drug withdrawal.
    • Medical supervision is often needed for safe drug withdrawal.
  2. Process of stopping useB2formal

    The process of discontinuing the use of an addictive substance, often under medical guidance.

    ruОтказ от наркотиков

    • The clinic offers a program for drug withdrawal.
    • Drug withdrawal should be done gradually to minimize risks.
    • She successfully completed drug withdrawal after several months.