Paco has come to depend on heroin to be able to function normally. A few weeks ago, he attempted to cut himself off, but he experienced severe sweating and diarrhea. Paco's case illustrates which of the following concepts? A. drug overdoseB. withdrawal symptomsC. drug toleranceD. psychological dependence

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Dakota Shaw

5 September, 15:00

Paco has come to depend on heroin to be able to function normally. A few weeks ago, he attempted to cut himself off, but he experienced severe sweating and diarrhea. Paco's case illustrates which of the following concepts? A. drug overdoseB. withdrawal symptomsC. drug toleranceD. psychological dependence

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Jimena Cruz · Answer 1

B - Withdrawal Syndrome

Explanation:

A withdrawal syndrome is the process in which symptoms occur because of discontinuation of a medicationion or recreational drugs.

The risk involved when a person discontinue a drug will depend on the

length of use and it can occur in individuals who have developed physiological dependence on the drugs or alcohol and who desire to discontinue the usage. Example when an heavy drinker of Alcohol suddenly stop drinking it, he may experience both physical and mental symptoms and those symptoms can range from mild to a severe or serious one which is what Paco was experiencing because he depend on heroin to be able to function normally and when he decided to stop he experienced severe sweating and diarrhea.