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प्रश्न
List the common withdrawal symptoms of drugs and alcohol abuse.
उत्तर
The withdrawal symptoms may range from mild tremors or convulsions, severe, agitation and fits, depressed mood, anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, insomnia, dryness of throat, etc, depending on the type of drug abuse.
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