P.A.W.S.
PAWS stands for
Post-Acute Withdrawal symptoms
The suggested amount of sleep for an adult
7 to 9 hours
REBT stands for
Rational Emotive behavioral Therapy
What does the first step say
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol/addic tion and our lives had become unmanageable
What year was AA founded and by who
1935 Bill W
What is the maximum amount of time PAWS may persist to
2 years
How many stages does non-REM sleep have?
4
The ABC's of recovery are
Activating event
Beliefs
Consequences
Say the serenity prayer
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. The courage to change the things I can. And the wisdom to know the difference.
What year was NA founded and by who
1953 by Jimmy K
What is the minimum amount of time PAWS can be present?
9 months
True or False
Sleep medications such as Remeron or Trazadone cause vivid dreams
False
The three parts of the triune brain are
Reptilian brain or lizard brain
Mid brain, limbic system/ mamillian brain
Prefrontal cortex
Recovery begins with
A commitment
The three stages of relapse are
Emotional, mental and physical
What chemical withdrawal causes the longest PAWS?
Methamphetamine
Why is breakfast important
Energy/ fuel for the day in the form of carbs or protein
What part of the brain deals with emotions?
Mid brain/ amygdala
True or False
You are a pickle
True
The second step in Maslow's hierarchy of needs is security, this includes.... Name 3
Health, employment, safe home, safe neighborhood and family.
An alcoholic withdrawing and experiencing hallucinations and uncontrollable shakes is experiencing
DT's delirium tremes
What is the half-life of caffeine
5 to 7 hours
Stop, think .....
Then react
Addiction is a compulsive seeking of a behavior.....
despite harmful consequences
Name 4 neurotransmitters and 4 hormones
Dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA, endorphins, acetylcholine, enkephalins ect...
Cortisol, oxytocin, testosterone ect....