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Question
If a regular dose of drug or alcohol is not provided to an addicted person, he shows some withdrawal symptoms. List any four such withdrawal symptoms.
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Solution
The withdrawal symptoms are:
- Anxiety
- Shakiness
- Nausea
- Sweating
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