Which term describes the body's response when a dependent person stops using a drug?

• A. Withdrawal
• B. Medicine
• C. First Aid
• D. Accident

Answer: (A)

Withdrawal is the body's reaction when a dependent person stops using a drug. When someone becomes dependent, the body adjusts to the drug’s presence. Remove the drug, and that balance is disrupted, leading to a range of physical and emotional symptoms as the body readjusts. Symptoms vary by substance and can include things like sweating, tremors, nausea, anxiety, irritability, and strong drug cravings; in some cases, withdrawal can be more severe and may require medical supervision. This concept is different from medicine, which helps treat or relieve illness; it’s also different from first aid, which is immediate care for injuries or sudden illnesses, and from an accident, which is an event or happening.