Glossary term
Withdrawal: Withdrawal refers to symptoms that can happen when a medicine or substance is reduced or stopped after the body has adapted to it.
Why this term matters
Important for responsible long-term-use education.
UK medical cannabis context
This term belongs in any balanced discussion of dependence and long-term monitoring.
What not to assume
Withdrawal does not occur in everyone, and symptom intensity varies.
Careful wording: Avoid using withdrawal to scare patients or, conversely, denying it can happen.
Related glossary terms
Related MCPH pages
Sources and review notes
This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.