What is the term for the symptoms that occur after a reduction or stop in drug use?

The correct term for the symptoms that occur after a reduction or stop in drug use is withdrawal. Withdrawal refers to a range of physical and mental symptoms that can occur when an individual who is dependent on a substance suddenly decreases or completely stops its intake. These symptoms can vary based on the substance involved and can include anxiety, nausea, tremors, and a variety of other distressing effects.

Detoxification is a process that allows the body to clear itself of drugs, but it does not specifically refer to the symptoms experienced during that process. Addiction is a chronic condition characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences, and does not refer to the immediate symptoms experienced after stopping use. Overdose refers to taking too much of a drug, which can lead to severe health consequences, but is unrelated to the symptoms of stopping drug use. Therefore, withdrawal is the most accurate term to describe these symptoms.