PAWS Brain Exercise Crossword

Acronym for Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
PAWS can last up to how many years?
It is estimated that ________% of recovering opioid users experience PAWS.
Another word for intense urges
Lack of _______ is a symptom of PAWS
Inability to feel pleasure
Difficulty with ______ tasks (such as learning, memory recall) is a symptom of PAWS.
Low energy & ________ are symptoms of PAWS.
____ is POWER.
PAWS were first defined for what substance use disorder?
Suddenly stopping alcohol consumption can lead delirium tremens which unmanaged can lead to what?
While few people abuse these drugs recreationally, stopping them suddenly can dramatically change the levels of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in the brain.
These drugs bind to dopamine receptors.
A term that refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience.
Returning to a habit you associate with your drug of choice could lead to ______.
PAWS is just a temporary set of symptoms, which you can accept, knowing that it is merely evidence that your brain is _________.
One way to help you get through PAWS is to make a _________ for your journey.
Know the symptoms of PAWS and have a _______ to deal with them when they happen. This will help you fight through them and take back your power & control.