Posts Tagged ‘post-acute withdrawal’
Why 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…
Read MorePost-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…
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