withdrawal symptoms

1. A wide range of physical or emotional disorders, including nervousness, headaches, and insomnia , that occur when an individual who is addicted to a substance (such as drugs or alcohol) stops using the substance.

Example Sentences

Most of them remain chained to their smartphones, scrutinizing the market to alleviate deal-making withdrawal symptoms.

From The Daily Beast

I had pretty awful withdrawal symptoms for about a year after getting the axe.

From The Daily Beast

It contained heroin cut with Suboxone, a medication used to help heroin users kick the habit by easing their withdrawal symptoms.

From The Daily Beast