Question

pierce had surgery and was prescribed a painkiller that mimicked endorphins in his body. he experienced some intense, uncomfortable pain for a day or two after he was finished taking his medicine as prescribed. which of the following associated with termination of the use of an addictive substance is known as
a discontinuance
b tolerance
c withdrawal
d forced independence

Explanation:

The question is about the experience when an addictive substance (painkiller here) is terminated. Withdrawal refers to the symptoms experienced when stopping an addictive substance. Discontinuance is just stopping, tolerance is needing more for effect, and forced independence is irrelevant. So the correct term is withdrawal, which is option C.

Answer:

C. withdrawal