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Re:Most People with Addiction Simply Grow Out of It by jasfi on Saturday February 17, 2024 @10:49PM (#39416009)
I believe that stress is one of the cornerstones of addiction. When people can't handle stress they turn to substances. When people "grow out" of addiction, they're really either finding another addiction, or learning to manage their stress and let go of substances used to cope.

I'd love to see trials of what Ashwagandha can do for addiction, because it lowers cortisol nearly immediately and is a relatively safe herb.

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Re:Most People with Addiction Simply Grow Out of It by afarviral on Sunday February 18, 2024 @04:02AM (#39417436)
Studies typically show reductions in cortisol levels after several weeks or months of regular ashwagandha supplementation
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Re:Most People with Addiction Simply Grow Out of It by jasfi on Sunday February 18, 2024 @05:06AM (#39417762)
Those were likely long-term studies only. I can tell you I always feel a drop in stress within minutes. But I only take it when I feel stressed, and not daily. I think the effects could be too strong if taken daily.
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