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My husband tells me he has been sober for two months. I can only hope this is true because when he was drinking he always lied. He has been going to AA meetings twice week though. Anyway, he suddenly has been acting very strange. He says he is just tired because he hasn't had a good night sleep, but to me he seems drunk. By evening he slurs, staggers, and has blackouts. Is this symptomatic of PAWS?
Hi there:
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As you know, going to meetings doesn't mean that your husband is not drinking and it sounds to me like he started drinking again.
Here are the symptoms of Post Alcohol Withdrawl Symptoms (PAWS):
TYPES OF PAW SYMPTOMS
1. Inability to think clearly
2. Memory problems
3. Emotional overreactions or numbness
4. Sleep disturbances
5. Physical coordination problems
6. Stress sensitivity
The most defining characteristic is the inability to think clearly,
I hope this is helpful,
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Bev
http://www.untwist-your-thinking.com
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Beverley Glazer
Expertise
I can answer questions on all addictive behaviors: alcohol, drugs, food, compulsive sex, codependency, gambling, compulsive shoplifting etc.
Experience
I have over 20 years experience working in the addiction field. My experience extends to all levels of substance abuse. I've worked in rehabs and detox centers, prisons and half-way houses and have a busy private practice as well as an active website where I can be reached for recovery coaching and consultation. I am a cognitive behavioral therapist, but 12-step programs are an excellent support. When working in the addiction field, there is no cookie-cutter solution. In the recovery field, you witness miracles. That's why I love what I do.
Organizations
NAADAC The Association for Addiction Professionals, CACCF Canadian Addiction Counselors Federation, CCA Canadian Counseling Association,
For more information please see: http://www.untwist-your-thinking.com
Education/Credentials
BA Psychology, MA Counseling Psychology, ICADC International Alcohol and Drug Counselor, ICAC International Clinical Addiction Counselor,
CGC Certified Gambling Counselor.
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