SYMPTOMS
This is a inability to sleep.
Insomnia
This helps maintain physical wellness and keep the body functioning properly while also reducing stress.
What is exercise?
Give 3 examples of a personal risk factor
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What does "PAWS" stand for?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
PAWS only effects an individual within the first 30 days
False
A feeling of nervousness or worry.
What is anxiety?
These are actions you deliberately take specifically for the purpose of maintaining your well-being.
What is self-care?
Give 2 example of Family risk factors
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What is PAWS?
Mental and physical symptoms that an individual will experience post detox
Symptoms: They are usually experienced after 7-14 days
True
This is being easily annoyed or angered.
What is irritability?
The practice of creating a state of being free from tension and anxiety.
Mindfulness
Give 2 examples of Peer/Community Risk factors
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When do they usually begin?
After 7-14 days (after early withdrawal)
Symptoms of PAWS vary with different substances
True
A powerful desire for something
Alcohol/drug craving
The process of figuring out what you want to achieve and developing a plan to help make it happen.
What is setting a goal?
1 Biological risk factor
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A PAWS episode lasts for approximately how long?
It varies by individual. Can last days, months, a year
PAWS symptoms are usually worst 3-6 months into recovery
True
Unusual forgetfulness that leads to having a hard time remembering or retaining new information.
What are memory problems
To instantly orient oneself with thoughts and thought patterns through writing down thoughts and feelings.
What is journaling?
Name 3 factions that can influence a person's duration of PAWS
What is how long they were using, age, medical issues, how much they used how often, gender, level of self-care during recovery.
What organ does PAWS affect?
Brain
Understanding PAWS means you won't relapse
False