Narconon Fresh Start

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Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome The Pain and then
the Relief

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Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Many people use drugs or alcohol to find
momentary relief from their problems. Drugs bring
in artificial relief by stimulating the brain.
Narconon Fresh Start says after using drugs for
longer periods, its effects start to diminish.
Finally when addicts realize the damage and try
to get rid of the addiction, they confront PAWS
or Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome. PAWS adversely
affects the psyche of the subject and make life
very difficult for them.
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Drug Withdrawal Symptoms According to Narconon
Fresh Start, within hours of quitting drugs, the
person will start experiencing the withdrawal
symptoms. This can include agitation, chills,
shivering and vomiting. While initial symptoms
are related to the body, in a couple of weeks
time the individual will start experiencing
psychological symptoms. Both physiological and
emotional symptoms come under PAWS. These
symptoms can be experienced for 3 to 6 months.
The length and intensity of these symptoms
entirely depend on how long the subject relied on
drugs. These symptoms are the result of the brain
trying to get artificial stimulators, to make up
for its inability to function normally. It will
take more than 3 months for the brain to get used
to the new circumstances.
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Difficulties Under PAWS
1. Under the influence of PAWS, the subject will
have several difficulties with Cognitive
processes.
Ability to solve simple problems will be
hampered. Sometimes, the subject will find it
difficult to separate two different events and
will make some unexplainable decisions. The
emotional aspect will also be greatly affected.
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Difficulties Under PAWS
2. Even little things can cause agitation. At
this time, not only will the subject undergo a
difficult time but also the family and friends.
The subject will also find it difficult to
remember things, since memory will also be
affected. It would become hard to even remember
events that happened just 30 minutes ago.
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Difficulties Under PAWS
3. As time passes by, the effects of PAWS will
reduce and times of good mood and great energy
will increase.
However, it must be remembered that symptoms will
take time before they are fully gone. After
having a great day, the very next day could be
equally bad. It is important for the subject to
stay convinced that the symptoms will completely
go away, and very soon they will be fully free
from the after effects of quitting drugs.
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