shakes

Noun

 * 1)  A pattern of behavior including twitches, tics and spasms typical of withdrawal from addiction; usually following the.
 * [Recovering video game addicts] also have sleep disorders, the shakes and numbness in their hands.
 * When researchers either stopped the diet or administered an opioid blocker, the rats showed signs common to drug withdrawal, such as teeth-chattering and the shakes. 
 * 1)  A fit of trembling or shivering.