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Alcohol post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) is the recurrence of withdrawal symptoms for months—or even years—after alcohol detox. Acute withdrawal symptoms are usually physical symptoms that last about a week or two during detox. As your symptoms peak during the acute phase of withdrawal, you might...

Kicking an addiction is a major accomplishment for anyone with a substance-abuse problem. It is celebrated in the halls of all 12-step programs and considered a major step to walk into a room full of strangers and pick up that first white chip. Many people,...

Just because stimulants like Adderall do not create the same physical dependence as other classes of drugs, quitting it cold-turkey, like many other substances, is discouraged. This is especially true if a person is experiencing Adderall addiction. As with most types of substance abuse, by...

OxyContin is a prescription medication whose main intent is to relieve pain. Its generic name is oxycodone, and it is an opioid that is not well handled by non-opioid medicines. It is very addictive, and most cases are due to people who used it as...

Statistics show that there are more than 24 million people in the U.S. having a substance use disorder. These individuals could include you or someone close to you as addiction does not discriminate. It affects people from different categories in society. These individuals often need...

Detox is the act and process of abstaining from drugs after a considerable amount of use. Your body will be used to the regular use of drugs. As a result, you will face withdrawal symptoms depending on factors like the type of substance you abused...

For those who have used or abused Xanax for some time, it is quite common for them to wonder how they can detox from Xanax at home or if it is even possible in the first place. Those who quit using Xanax may experience uncomfortable...