Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS): Why Don’t We Know More About It?

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS): Why Don’t We Know More About It?

In a new study, researchers investigated the existing literature on post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS), a type of persistent antidepressant withdrawal that can appear days, weeks, or even months after stopping the drug. While PAWS can be a debilitating experience, there is very little research on its prevalence and treatment. The researchers were able to find only seven papers investigating PAWS, which included a case report, a case series, a…