Withdrawal Doesn’t Need to be Painful
One of the biggest fears of anyone dealing with an addiction or substance use disorder is the fear of a painful withdrawal. Many types of drugs and alcohol will cause withdrawal, and withdrawals are often thought of as physical symptoms, but can also be mental and emotional for a person who is stopping the use of substances. The fear of a painful withdrawal experience can keep a person using drugs and alcohol for many years. What is Withdrawal and What Substances Cause Withdrawal Symptoms? Withdrawal is the physical and mental symptoms that occur after a person stops or reduces the intake of drugs and/or alcohol. The substances most often considered when thinking about physical withdrawal are: alcohol opioids like [...]