Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome: The Major Cause of Relapse among Psychoactive Substances Addicted Users
Mona Y. Alsheikh
Abstract
The aim was to summarize post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) for the most common psychoactive substances, including alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, stimulants, and cannabis. A narrative review of relevant literature was identified through existing meta-analyses, systematic reviews, Google Scholar searches, and authoritative grey literature. PAWS associated with alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, stimulants, cannabis, and management and maintaining abstinence are discussed. PAWS is a relativ
Topics & Concepts
Withdrawal syndromeMedicinePsychoactive substancePsychiatryAnesthesiaAlcoholism and Thiamine DeficiencyNeurological and metabolic disordersDiet and metabolism studies