Psychology A-Level
Withdrawal syndrome
What Withdrawal syndrome means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Withdrawal syndrome
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Symptoms appearing on cessation or reduction, typically the opposite of the drug's acute effects, such as a stimulant leaving fatigue and low mood.
Topics that use Withdrawal syndrome
- Addiction (AQA A-Level)
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