The discomfort and distress following discontinued use of a psychoactive drug best illustrates

A) disinhibition.
B) withdrawal.
C) dehydration.
D) a near-death experience.

Withdrawal

The process of reducing dependence on or quitting a substance, activity, or habit, often leading to uncomfortable symptoms.

Psychoactive Drug

A chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, or consciousness.