Symptoms
True or False? A cognitive symptom of PAWS creates the inability to learn new skills and affects short term memory.
True
What can we do that is important whenever it comes to triggers?
Being aware of them.
AA/NA/SMART Recovery/Celebrate Recovery are all examples of?
Support Systems
True or False? Every person experiences PAWS for the same duration of time?
False
Anxiety, depression and mood swings are examples of what withdrawal?
Emotional
Where should triggers be identified?
A Relapse Prevention Plan
Journaling/Music/Art are all forms of what type of coping skill?
Distraction
Where is stress formed?
The Prefrontal Cortex
_____ is “loss of interest in activities or a reduced ability to find pleasure in normally enjoyable experiences.”
Anhedonia
_________ are a form of social and emotional support to aid your recovery process. Therefore, you are never alone.
12 Step Meetings
Combating stress can be done with natural dopamine. How is this obtained?
Physical Activity/Self-fulfilling actions
What Phenomenon is PAWS closely related to?
PTSD
How is willpower diminished?
Stress through your prefrontal cortex.
Death, Job Loss, & Financial Stress are what types of triggers?
Emotional
What is a coping skill that helps manage stress?
Meditation/breathing techniques
When is the onset of PAWS?
7 to 14 days after acute withdrawal.
What are the three categories of symptoms?
Emotional, Physical and Cognitive
What should we do whenever experiencing a craving?
Understand that it will pass.
What lifestyle change can you make to balance maladaptive health?
Diet/eating healthy
______ “occurs when tissue (physical) dependence has developed after chronic use and the person suddenly stops using.”
Acute Withdrawal