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'''Tapering''' refers to the gradual lowering of a drug's dosage over a prolonged period of time ~~instead of stopping abruptly~~. It is a [[responsible use|harm reduction practice which is highly recommended for those who are physically dependent on [[psychoactive substances]] ~~since~~ stopping abruptly will result in [[withdrawal symptoms]]. In the case of certain drugs, such as [[benzodiazepines]] and [[alcohol]], severe withdrawal symptoms can result in seizures and death.

'''Tapering''' refers to the gradual lowering of a drug's dosage over a prolonged period of time. It is a [[responsible use|harm reduction practice]] which is highly recommended for those who are physically dependent on [[psychoactive substances]] because stopping one's extended usage abruptly will result in [[withdrawal symptoms]]. In the case of certain drugs, such as [[benzodiazepines]] and [[alcohol]], [[severe withdrawal symptoms]] can result in seizures and death.

Withdrawal ~~symptoms or rebound~~ symptoms may occur after ceasing ~~treatment~~ abruptly following a few weeks or longer of steady dosing, and ~~may necessitate a gradual dose reduction~~.~~[23][24]~~ For more information on tapering from benzodiazepines in a controlled manner, please see this guide.

Withdrawal symptoms may occur after ceasing usage abruptly following a few weeks or longer of steady dosing and the severity of the withdrawal symptoms increase the longer one uses the substance. For more information on tapering from benzodiazepines in a controlled manner, please see this guide.

[[Category:Responsible drug use]]

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-'''Tapering''' refers to the gradual lowering of a drug's dosage over a prolonged period of time instead of stopping abruptly. It is a [[responsible use|harm reduction practice which is highly recommended for those who are physically dependent on [[psychoactive substances]] since stopping abruptly will result in [[withdrawal symptoms]]. In the case of certain drugs, such as [[benzodiazepines]] and [[alcohol]], severe withdrawal symptoms can result in seizures and death.
+'''Tapering''' refers to the gradual lowering of a drug's dosage over a prolonged period of time. It is a [[responsible use|harm reduction practice]] which is highly recommended for those who are physically dependent on [[psychoactive substances]] because stopping one's extended usage abruptly will result in [[withdrawal symptoms]]. In the case of certain drugs, such as [[benzodiazepines]] and [[alcohol]], [[severe withdrawal symptoms]] can result in seizures and death.
-Withdrawal symptoms or rebound symptoms may occur after ceasing treatment abruptly following a few weeks or longer of steady dosing, and may necessitate a gradual dose reduction.[23][24] For more information on tapering from benzodiazepines in a controlled manner, please see this guide.
+Withdrawal symptoms may occur after ceasing usage abruptly following a few weeks or longer of steady dosing and the severity of the withdrawal symptoms increase the longer one uses the substance. For more information on tapering from benzodiazepines in a controlled manner, please see this guide.
+[[Category:Responsible drug use]]