PAWS Showing Their Claws
Emotional Effects of PAWs include
Anxiety
Depression
Emotional Outbursts
Frustration
Sadness
What does PAWS Stand For
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Short Term Consequences of Alcohol Use
Harder time making good decisions
less aware of behaviors
engage in unsafe behaviors
less likely to recognize danger
Marijuana effects the Brain
memory, learning, decision making, coordination, emotions, and reaction times.
Signs of Fentanyl Over Dose
pinpoint pupils
falling asleep, or losing consciousness
slow, weak, or no breathing
chocking or gurgling sounds
limp body
cold and clammy skins
discolored skin especially in lips and nails.
Four Contributing Factors of PAWs
Age
Gender
Length and Amount of use
State of Health
What is PAWS
a group of symptoms that happen after withdrawal
Long Term Consequences
Who is most susceptible to adverse effects of marijuana
Fentanyl Effects
extreme euphoria
drowsiness
nausea
confusion
constipation
sedation
problems breathing
unconsciousness
Physical Symptoms of PAWs Include
Trouble Sleeping
Low Energy
Clumsy
Feeling Dizzy
Sweating
Delayed Reflexes
Why is it important to know about PAWs
PAWS can make it hard to live a healthy lifestyle
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Impact on the body
Inhibitions and Memory. Regret
Aggression
Accident Prone
Coordination issues
(Deleting your text messages.. Didn't see it didn't happen.)
Overdose
and death
Long Term Links
increased risk of psychosis or schizophrenia
Medications Used
Methadone
Buprenorphine
Naltrexone.
AKA Suboxone, Subutex, & Vivitrol
Mental Symptoms of PAWs Include
Strange or Using Dreams
Memory Problems
Concentration Issues
Trouble Thinking Clearly
Troubles with Problem Solving
Issues with Decision Making
How can PAWs impact recovery
Common Cause for Relapse
Negative Consequences of Underaged Drinking
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1,580 deaths from car accidents
1,269 deaths from homicide
245 from alcohol poisonings falls, burns, and drowning
492 from suicide
Physical Effects of Marijuana Use
Breathing Problems
Increased Heart Rate
Withdrawal Symptoms
Restlessness
muscle and bone pain
insomnia,
diarrhea
vomiting
cold flashes with goose bumps.
How can you Identify Symptoms of PAWs
awareness to triggers, time, and warning signs
PAWS can last _________ amount of time and depending on the amount used and length of use it can last _________ PAWS is commonly experienced __________
a few days to a week
Weeks to Months
30,60,90, 6months, 1 year, 2 years & around anniversaries and triggering times.
Average Age of Beginning alcohol Use
13
Life Impact reported by long term users
Lower satisfaction with life
poor mental health
poor physical health
relationship problems
What is Fentanyl and its Strength
a synthetic opioid that is up to 50x stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine