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What is benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome?

Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs that are commonly prescribed to treat conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. These medications work by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter in the brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which helps to calm the central nervous system. Some well-known benzodiazepines include Xanax, Valium, and Ativan. Benzodiazepines are […]

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What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?

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What is post-acute withdrawal syndrome? Post-acute withdrawal syndrome or PAWS is a set of unpleasant drug withdrawal symptoms that may persist for weeks or even many months after the acute drug withdrawal phase has passed. It’s thought to be caused by drug-induced changes in the brain that affect its neurotransmitter levels. Until these levels normalize,

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What Is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?

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Many of the symptoms that come with drug and alcohol withdrawal come from the toxic effects that these chemicals have on the body and brain. The first days and weeks after someone stops using alcohol and drugs, people can experience acute withdrawal symptoms can be more serious for some individuals than others depending on the

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