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New Study Reveals Urgent Need to Address PAWS

6/2/2025

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A groundbreaking study in *Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences* uncovers the troubling reality of post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS), which can leave individuals grappling with anxiety and mood swings long after they’ve stopped taking antidepressants. This limited research underscores an urgent call for more comprehensive studies to unravel the complexities of PAWS and find effective solutions.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study in *Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences* uncovers the troubling reality of post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS), which can leave individuals grappling with anxiety and mood swings long after they’ve stopped taking antidepressants. This limited research underscores an urgent call for more comprehensive studies to unravel the complexities of PAWS and find effective solutions.