Post Acute Withdrawal or P.A.W. is a sobriety-based symptom that makes abstinence difficult and often contributes to relapse. The presence of brain dysfunction and change in alcoholics has been documented in 75-95% of recovering alcoholics tested from a neurological standpoint. These symptoms begin to appear in 7-14 days after abstinence and can continue for a period of six months (or longer). Recovery and the accompanying changes in family, social and work spheres, generates …showed first 75 words of 1221 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1221 total…claimed to be used for reducing stress and as well a producing serenity. Relaxation is also a highly individualized activity and examples might include reading, body massage, laughter, musical pursuits, crafts and hobbies and other creative endeavors. Deep relaxation provides balances to autonomic systems and initiates parasympathetic activity which reduces stress hormones (i.e., adrenalin). By following some of the guidelines presented above, the debilitating effects of Post- Acute Withdrawal can be reduced or avoided.