Symptoms of PAWS most characteristically present themselves in intervals of
What is three months?
100
One of the biochemical reactions that PAWS provides for will sometimes finding an individual gaining a few pounds due to
What is a craving for sugary foods?
100
We use the same ingredients in an addiction centered lifestyle to achieve a recovery oriented lifestyle, there are four of them
What are willingness, desire, commitment and sacrifice?
100
The use of mind altering substance is the last step in the
What is Relapse process
200
The ingestion of psychoactive substance in an addictive manner is most likened to
What is chronic poisoning?
200
Melatonin, a regular routine, setting aside quiet time prior too bed, turning off all electrical distractions speaks to this issue of PAWS
What is insomnia?
200
During the experience of PAWS it is imperative that we seek abstinence from (2 things)
What are psychoactive substance and compulsive behaviors?
200
The leading cause of relapse
What is Sobriety?
300
Chances for continued recovery rise dramatically as a result of these 2 things
What is 6 months of complete abstinence with a strong recovery program underneath us?
300
In recovery circles you will sometimes hear symptoms of PAWS referred to as
What is a “dry drunk or flare up”?
300
Journaling can be an important tool in combatting the PAWS symptoms of
What is memory?
300
Early recovery requires many lifestyle changes, in essence we are moving from an
What is an addiction centered lifestyle to a recovery oriented lifestyle?
400
During the experience of PAWS major changes should be taking place in our __ ___ ___ ___ health
What is our biological, physical, social and emotional health?
400
Dizziness, slurred speech, physical imbalance would be suggestive of this symptom of PAWS
What is coordination ?
400
The first phase of withdraw from psychoactive substance is
What is acute abstinence withdraw?
400
In addition to psychoactive substance what do we want to steer clear of the first years of sobriety
What are major decisions, new romantic relationships ?
500
It has been said that addiction is not only a bodily disease but also a disease of the
What is mind, emotion and soul?
500
I have been sober three months, my finances are in order, my relationship intact, my job secure, my program strong why am I feeling this symptom of PAWS, it doesn’t make sense?
What is anxiety?
500
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