4. Ease Withdrawal Pains
Research shows that the use of St. John’s wort can be beneficial in easing cravings and withdrawal symptoms, after quitting addictive substances such as cigarettes or alcohol. It proves useful in managing the symptoms of irritability, depression, and anxiety for addicts dealing with the pains of withdrawal. Further research on this particular effect of the herb is still ongoing but shows promise.
How or why people become addicted is a question that is difficult to answer. Sober people mistakenly think that those who use addictive substances lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop by merely choosing. Addiction is a mental disease, and quitting a habit usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will.
Substance abuse can change the brain in ways that make quitting extremely hard, even for those who have tried. Addiction is a chronic disease. It is a difficult habit to control regardless of the consequences, and St. John’s wort can help these people recover their lives.