Cravings
This medication is used to treat both Opioid & Alcohol Use Disorders. Can be in a pill form (AUD) and extended release injectable (OUD).
Naltrexone
The feeling of constant exhaustion, burnout or lack of energy
Fatigue
What animal has fingerprints that are so similar to humans that they can confuse crime scene investigators?
Koala
Documenting your experiences and identifying alternative ways of responding.
Journaling
What are the side effects of Naltrexone?
Nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, muscle cramps & cold symptoms
Having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or getting good quality sleep
Insomnia
What animals are capable of laughing?
Rats
If you are having problems with insomnia, what are some techniques to help with sleep?
Limiting caffeine intake
Establish a sleep routine/schedule
Exercise regularly
Avoid screen time right before bed
This medication causes unpleasant side effects even if the smallest amount of alcohol is ingested.
Nausea, vomiting, flushed face, weakness, confusion, sweating & anxiety
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
Feeling of fear, dread or uneasiness. This may cause sweating, restlessness, feeling tense and increased heartrate.
Anxiety
What food never spoils?
Honey
How long should you limit your time on any one task if you are having difficulties concentrating?
15 minutes - but if you are being successful with your task, please keep going
This medication decreases the "excitation" or "drunk" feeling that you would normally experience with alcohol.
Acamprosate
Mood disorder that causes persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in things you enjoyed before.
Depression
What fruit shares its DNA with humans?
Bananas
If you are having poor memory, what are some tips to help you?
Writing things down
Setting alarms on your phone
These are ways to help reduce cravings in your day-to-day life
Avoiding triggering situations
Talking with supportive people (friends, family, doctors, etc.)
Distract yourself (go for walk, listen to music, take a hot shower/bath, read a book, call your support systems)
A powerful or intense desire for something
Cravings
Which animal has 3 hearts?
Octopus
These are people you can go to when you are experiencing an increase in PAWS symptoms and need to express your thoughts & concerns
Therapist
Counselor
Friends, Family, Significant others
Physicians