what does psychological withdrawal mean?
withdrawal Psychology A retreat from interpersonal contact, which may be a normal reactionâeg, to uncomfortable social situations or unemployment, or a sign of mental disordersâeg, schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder Substance abuse A specific constellation of signs and Sx due to the abrupt cessation of, or reduction in, regularly administered opioids; opioid withdrawal is characterized by 3 or more of the following Sx that develop within hrs to several days after abrupt ...