Paws-Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

Question

I am sorry if this is a repost...I saw someone asking about it in a post so I thought I would pull this up for them or anyone else...

What is PAWS?

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) is a set of impairments that occur immediately after withdrawal from alcohol or other substances. The condition lasts from six to eighteen months after the last use and is marked by a fluctuating but incrementally improving course. It has importance to the recovering addict's ability to benefit from recovery, treatment, function effectively on the job, interact with family and friends, and regain emotional health.

more info here:

http://www.interventionctr.com/paws.htm

daisy370 · Answer

Hi, I am new to this site. My brother recomended it after going through PAWS. I am about 10 days into it. I have horrible days and days that arent too bad. Can you give me any suggestions/ tips on how to make it through this? I would appreciate any info. you have,Thank you

athena-8 · Answer

Thanks for this. I think a lot of people at this forum have questions about what the heck PAWS is, but i'm worried that it might get lost in yesterday's posts. if you don't mind, i'm going to give everyone a heads up about it in a more current post.
--athena

desertgirl · Answer

thank you

Paws-Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

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