Posts Tagged ‘post-acute withdrawal’
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) in Orange County: How Detox Helps
Completing detox is a major milestone, but recovery doesn’t end there. After the body clears drugs and alcohol, many people experience a second phase of symptoms known as Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, or PAWS. Unlike the intense but short-lived physical withdrawal during detox, PAWS can linger for weeks or months and catch people by surprise. Understanding…
Read MoreWhy Costa Mesa’s Sober Living Scene Needs Stronger Detox Foundations
Costa Mesa has become a hub for sober living in Orange County. With dozens of recovery homes tucked into residential neighborhoods, it’s a city known for second chances. But there’s a hidden problem behind this well-meaning ecosystem: many people entering sober living in Costa Mesa never completed a proper detox. And when that happens, relapse…
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