§ 79077. Withdrawal Syndrome.


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  • Withdrawal syndrome means a specific set of signs and symptoms or specific medical disease caused by the cessation of or decrease in the level of the drug or drugs on which a patient is dependent.
    (a) Major withdrawal syndrome is that syndrome described above which, as judged by a physician, is life threatening.
    (b) Minor withdrawal syndrome is that syndrome described above which, as judged by a physician, is not life threatening.

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a), 1254, 1254.2, 1275 and 1275.2, Health and Safety Code.