What is post acute withdrawal syndrome?
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Withdrawal symptoms happen because the body has gotten accustomed to the presence of alcohol or drugs. These kinds of substances have been known to affect the brain's functions and thus bring about dependence. When the body is deprived of the substance, symptoms of withdrawal arise. Post acute withdrawal symptoms happen when the individual is undergoing recovery. Some of these symptoms are as follows:
* Problems regarding clear thinking - sometimes, even the solving of the simplest of problems remains to be difficult for them.
* Problems with sleeping - they can develope insomnia or have trouble sleeping soundly
* Dreams of relapse - these can happen with or without the recognition of being in recovery
* long term and short term problems with memory
* Problems with coordination - they can be more clumsy
I do hope that your friend's sister will get to rid of these symptoms soon. It may take for as long as 6 months to 2 years.
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