Asyndrome that can be produced by abrupt cessation or rapid dose reduction of a medicationis:
Tolerance
Addiction
Withdrawal
Dependency
Withdrawal occurs when a drug-dependent individual stops taking the drug abruptly, leading to physiological symptoms.
Example:Opioid withdrawal can cause nausea, sweating, and tremors.
Withdrawal differs from addiction, which involvescompulsive drug-seeking behavior.
????Reference:DEA Controlled Substance Abuse Guide, PTCE MedicationSafety Guidelines.
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