Submitted by MarthaRulia (not verified) on September 08, 2011 [Permalink]
Addictions are so hard to throw not only because of what goes on in the brain - thinking that you should quit is a whole lot different than wanting to quit and actually making the steps is another story.
One of the worst things you need to overcome is withdrawal. It's what every addict is afraid of. But withdrawal can be handled as it says in the article, with drugs and treatment. It doens't have to be that hard.
Knowing what's ahead can really help you to get through it. Here's some extensive information on withdrawal symptoms with opiate addiction - [link removed, per guidelines]
Addictions are so hard to throw not only because of what goes on in the brain - thinking that you should quit is a whole lot different than wanting to quit and actually making the steps is another story.
One of the worst things you need to overcome is withdrawal. It's what every addict is afraid of. But withdrawal can be handled as it says in the article, with drugs and treatment. It doens't have to be that hard.
Knowing what's ahead can really help you to get through it. Here's some extensive information on withdrawal symptoms with opiate addiction - [link removed, per guidelines]