The plight of the chronic relapser is baffling and heartbreaking. In this episode, I talk with Addiction specialist Tricia Parido to better understand the physiological side of addiction. She explains that anyone stopping a substance will go through Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome. This happens as the body tries to recalibrate itself and varies in length and intensity with each person. This makes total sense for anyone struggling to get clean or sober in early recovery. She offers many suggestions for anyone dealing with PAWS to help them break the cycle of relapse to live a happy and productive sober life.