Post-acute-withdrawal syndrome
Post-acute-withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) (pronunciation: /poʊst ˈækyut wɪðˈdrɔːl sɪnˈdroʊm/) is a set of persistent impairments that occur after withdrawal from alcohol, opiates, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and other substances.
Etymology
The term "Post-acute-withdrawal syndrome" is derived from the medical terms "post-" (meaning "after"), "acute" (meaning "severe"), "withdrawal" (meaning "the act of ceasing to participate in an activity, or to stop consuming a substance upon which a physical dependence has developed"), and "syndrome" (meaning "a group of symptoms").
Definition
Post-acute-withdrawal syndrome is a condition that can occur following the cessation of addictive substances. It is characterized by a set of symptoms that persist beyond the initial withdrawal phase. These symptoms can include mood swings, anxiety, irritability, tiredness, variable energy, low enthusiasm, variable concentration, and disturbed sleep.
Related Terms
- Withdrawal: The physical and mental symptoms that people experience when they stop or decrease the intake of a substance such as alcohol or drugs to which they have become dependent.
- Substance Dependence: A physical and psychological dependency on a psychoactive substance.
- Detoxification: The process of allowing the body to rid itself of a drug while managing the symptoms of withdrawal.
- Recovery: The process of overcoming both physical and psychological dependence on a substance.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Post-acute-withdrawal syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Post-acute-withdrawal syndrome
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