P.A.W.S.
Acute WDS
Acute Withdrawal Symptoms timeline
Post-Acute Symptoms timeline
WDS management
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What does P.A.W.S stand for?

What is post acute withdrawal syndrome. 


PAWS Withdrawal is a group of symptoms of addictive disease that occur as a result of abstinence from addictive chemicals.

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What are Acute Withdrawal Symptoms  

What are physical withdrawal symptoms  

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How long does opioid acute WDS last ? 

What is between 4 to 21 days ? 

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How long does opioid Post-acute withdrawal symptoms last 

What is 21 days to 9 months 

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How can you manage insomnia problems ? 

What is limit caffeine use, regular bed time,  try to wake up at the same time every day


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What are the 4 main categories of PAWS

what are emotional problems,  sleep disturbances, coordination problems, memory problems. 

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How long do most acute withdrawal symptoms last ?

What are a few days to a few weeks 

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How long does alcohol acute WDS last ?

What is 5–7 days

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How long does alcohol post-acute withdrawal symptoms last

What is a couple of days up to two years 

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How can you manage frustrations of early recovery  

What is talk about your problems, be realistic, take care of yourself. 


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When do post-acute withdrawal symptoms usually start?  

What is seven to 14 days after last use 

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Do substance as cocaine, meth and marijuana have acute withdrawal symptoms 

What is yes ? 

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How long does benzodiazepine acute WDS last ?

What is 1–5 weeks, depending on the method used to end benzodiazepine use.

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How long does benzodiazepine post-acute withdrawal symptoms last

What is anywhere from couple months to couple years 

Varies depending on the amount and method of use 

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What are some healthy ways to practice self-care? 

What is eating well, exercising, utilizing positive supports, avoiding triggers

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Over what period of time after abstinence do the symptoms of PAW typically peak intensity?

What is three to six months.

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What are typical acute withdrawal symptoms for alcohol ?

What are Shaky hands, Headache, Nausea, vomiting, insomnia, Sweating

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How long does marijuana acute WDS last ?

  • 2–3 weeks or longer.
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How long does marijuana post-acute withdrawal symptoms last

What is a year to two years.

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What is an effect way to treat mental health symptoms after leaving treatment   

What is making appointments with mental health professionals for both psychiatric and psychological care

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How long can PAWS last for ?


 

What is usually up to two years.

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What are typical acute withdrawal symptoms for opiates ?

What are nausea and vomiting, insomnia, agitation, diarrhea, dilated pupils, sweating, anxiety, abdominal cramping, muscle aches

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How long does stimulant acute WDS last ?

What is one to two weeks 

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How long does simulant post-acute withdrawal symptoms last

What is a week to one month 

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Should you every quit drugs like alcohol, benzodiazepines cold turkey if you have signs of WDS ? 

What is no 

WDS symptoms from these drugs are deadly 

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