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100

Name at least 3 common symptoms of PAWS.


Facilitator will confirm correct response.

100

The period of time during which an individual experiences consistent physical symptoms directly after ceasing drug/alcohol use is known as this. 

What is acute withdrawal.

100
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.
What is patience?
100

An organization with support groups that focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a more scientific approach to addiction recovery.

What is SMART Recovery? 

200

A feeling of nervousness or worry.

What is anxiety?

200

Acute withdrawal typically lasts no longer than ______. 

What 1-2 weeks.

200

The capability to adjust to new, different, or changing requirements.

What is flexibility or adaptability? 

200
An anonymous meeting that consists of 12 steps to recovery.
What is AA or NA?
300

Easily annoyed or made angry.

What is irritability?

300

Post acute withdrawal lasts between ____ and ____.

What is 6 months and 24 months.

300

Taking care of personal needs in six different categories including physical, emotional, and spiritual. 

What is self-care?

300

This may be necessary to prevent seizures or other medical complications during initial stages of getting clean. 

What is medical monitoring or detox? 

400

Poor concentration and unclear mind is frequently referred to as this. 

What is brain fog?

400
A PAWS episode lasts for approximately this long.
What is a few days?
400
The practice of becoming free from tension and anxiety.
What is relaxation?
400

An organization with support groups that focus on meditation, mindfulness, and principles of Buddhism. 

What is Refuge Recovery or Recovery Dharma? 

500

This is the inability to feel pleasure.

What is anhedonia

500
The term used to describe when the symptoms of post acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) come and go.
What is intermittent PAWS?
500
To intentionally orient oneself with their immediate surroundings to distract the mind from negative thoughts.
What is grounding?
500

The four "warning signs" of someone being more at risk for giving in to cravings to use.

What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired (HALT)?