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PAWS

100

What does the acronym PAWS mean?

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

200

Name 2 Symptoms of PAWS 

• Foggy thinking/trouble remembering 
• Urges and cravings
• Irritability or hostility
• Sleep disturbances—insomnia or vivid dreams
• Fatigue
• Issues with fine motor coordination
• Anxiety or panic
• Impaired ability to focus

300

PAWS symptoms typically peak ______.

At 60-90 days 

400

Name 2 ways to manage PAWS symptoms 

.Proper Nutrition

.Exercise

.Self-Care

.Talk about it!

500

______ is the main factor that can contribute to more intense PAWS symptoms

Stress

Brain Chemicals

100

This neurotransmitter affects the pleasure-reward system in the brain 

Dopamine 

200

This substance rushes the brain with the highest amount of dopamine

Methamphetamines 

300

DOUBLE JEAPORDY!!

When using marijuana, THC chemicals bind to this natural receptor in the brain 

Cannabinoid Receptor 

400

This neurotransmitter assists with helping you feel calm

GABA 

500

Name the 4 happy chemicals 

Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, Endorphins

Development of Addiction

100

The development of addiction is influenced by both ______ and ______.

Nature and Nurture 

200

Name 2 risk factors for developing an addiction. 

.Trauma

.Family history of addiction

.Early exposure to substances

.Mental health disorders

.Isolation/lack of support 

300

Name two protective factors against developing an addiction

. A support system

. Spirituality 

. Community involvement

. Parent involvement 

400

What is the first sign a person is developing a substance use disorder?

Increased tolerance 

500

DOUBLE JEAPORDY!!

Name 3 of the DSM-5 Criteria for Substance Use Disorder

1. Taking the substance in larger amounts or for longer than you're meant to
2. Wanting to cut down or stop using the substance but not managing to
3. Spending a lot of time getting, using, or recovering from use of the substance
4. Cravings and urges to use the substance
5. Not managing to do what you should at work, home, or school because of substance use
6. Continuing to use, even when it causes problems in relationships
7. Giving up important social, occupational, or recreational activities because of substance use
8. Using substances again and again, even when it puts you in danger
9. Continuing to use, even when you know you have a physical or psychological problem that could have been caused or made worse by the substance
10. Needing more of the substance to get the effect you want (tolerance)
11. Development of withdrawal symptoms, which can be relieved by taking more of the substance

Random

100

Feelings, individuals, or situations that cause your brain to crave substances; if you are unaware of them they could be a factor for relapse.

Triggers

200

The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress

Self-Care

300

What HALT stands for

Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

400

The feeling in early recovery where normally pleasurable things are no longer pleasurable 

Anhedonia 

500

Name a mental health disorder commonly misdiagnosed due to mimicking the symptoms of addiction

Bipolar disorder

Healing

100

Taking care of your ______ is equally as important as taking care of your mind during recovery

Body

200

This is the most effective strategy for helping the brain heal in recovery.

Mindfulness

300

The brain's ability to adapt and change is called ____.

Neuroplasticity 

400

After a period of sobriety, these receptors in your brain will start to regulate 

Dopamine Receptors 

500

Lead a brief mindfulness activity.

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