Which one is not correct about withdrawal syndrome? |
Dependence is the tendency of the body to manifest a characteristic and unpleasant. It is characterized by anxiety, shakiness, nausea and sweating. The person suffers bouts of fever, diarrhoea and weight loss. It can be severe and even life-threatening. |
The person suffers bouts of fever, diarrhoea and weight loss. |
The correct answer is Option (3) → The person suffers bouts of fever, diarrhoea and weight loss. Dependence is the tendency of the body to manifest a characteristic and unpleasant withdrawal syndrome if regular dose of drugs/alcohol is abruptly discontinued. This is characterised by anxiety, shakiness, nausea and sweating, which may be relieved when use is resumed again. In some cases, withdrawal symptoms can be severe and even life threatening and the person may need medical supervision. Dependence leads the patient to ignore all social norms in order to get sufficient funds to satiate his/her needs. These result in many social adjustment problems.
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