Definition of avert. transitive verb. 1 : to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance I found the sight so grotesque that I had to avert my eyes â¦ â John Gregory Dunne. 2 : to see coming and ward off : avoid avert disaster.
Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome. Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndromeâoften abbreviated to benzo withdrawalâis the cluster of symptoms that emerge when a person who has taken benzodiazepines, either medically or recreationally, and has developed a physical dependence undergoes dosage reduction or discontinuation.
Flunitrazepam /ËfluËnÉ¨ËtraezÉ¨paem/ , ËfluËnÉ¨ËtrÃ¦zÉ¨pÃ¦m also known As rohypnol among, others is an intermediate acting benzodiazepine used as an, hypnotic, sedative, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic and skeletal muscle relaxant. druglunitrazepam as with other benzodiazepine drugs can lead to physical dependence, addiction, and what is known as the benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome. Discontinuation may result in the appearance of withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued.