Many recovering drug users are excited to get over the initial, acute withdrawal phase. While this is reasonable, users are often disheartened to discover the much more protracted phase of Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, or PAWS. PAWS is a collection of persistent withdrawal symptoms, mostly psychological in...
Many drugs of abuse have a strong impact on the brain’s dopamine system. This system is naturally involved in providing people with a sense of reward and accomplishment. It’s nature’s way of encouraging us to engage in healthy behaviors. Unfortunately, abusing the system can cause...
Mindfulness is a practice that originated with the ancient Buddhists. Nowadays, it is often associated with meditative practices — however, mindfulness has been accepted by the medical community for its many benefits. As such, many of these practices are often recommended by addiction therapists. If you’re...