Definitions
The repetitive and compulsive use of a substance or bodily act that can lead to poor physical and mental health standings
What is Addiction?
An intoxicating flammable liquid that is created by natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of beverages
What is Alcohol?
Long-term skills group for those who maintain abstinence for period of time and are working on long-term recovery
What is Outpatient Group Therapy?
A dependence on an addictive substance
What is substance abuse?
Substance that has similar effects to morphine
What are Opioids?
Fellowship with the purpose of enabling its members to "stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety."
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Neurotransmitter released in the brain when expecting a reward
What is Dopamine?
Toxic colorless liquid that is the chief active constituent of tobacco
What is Nicotine?
Require patients to check themselves into a controlled environment to overcome their addictions
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Provides "liking" reactions from essential rewards
What is the Pleasure System?
Drug derived from Coca or prepared synthetically
What is Cocaine?
Helps suppress the craving associated with quitting drugs
What is Pharmacotherapy?
Bodily changes when the use of substance use stopped
What is Physical Dependence?
Drug that causes experiences involving the apparent perception of something not present
What is Hallucinations?
Fellowship with the purpose of enabling its members to stay sober and help individuals achieve sobriety
Narcotics Anonymous