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WITHDRAWAL

This section contains the articles on withdrawal syndromes, each of which describes and discusses withdrawal signs, symptoms, and treatment. The following substances are covered: Alcohol; Benzodiazepines; Cocaine; Nicotine (Tobacco) ; and Nonabused Drugs . For descriptions and discussions of withdrawal from Amphetamines, see Amphetamine ; Anabolic Steroids, see Anabolic Steroids ; Barbiturates, see Barbiturates ; Caffeine, see Caffeine ; Cannabis, see Cannabis , see also Marijuana ; for Heroin, Opiates/Opioids, see Opioid Complications and Withdrawal . For additional information, see also Treatment .

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