Science of Addiction
This term describes a treatable mental disorder that affects brain and behavior, leading to loss of control over substance use.
What is substance use disorder (SUD)?
This medication causes unpleasant symptoms like nausea when alcohol is consumed, acting as a deterrent.
What is disulfiram (Antabuse)?
Typically the first level of care in the detox process, ATS, stands for this
What is Acute Treatment Services?
Alcohol and Benzos have this effect on the nervous system
What is a depressant?
These brain chemicals are how neurons communicate and are disrupted by drugs.
What are neurotransmitters?
This partial opioid agonist reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
What is buprenorphine?
This is typically the second step, or level of care, in the treatment process
What is CSS or Clinical Stabilization Services?
What is cocaine, crack, methamphetamine?
The "feel-good" neurotransmitter.
What is dopamine?
This medication blocks opioid receptors and reduces cravings for both opioids and alcohol.
What is naltrexone?
This level allows patients to receive several hours of treatment daily but return home or to sober living afterward.
What is partial hospitalization?
What is Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms?
These blank (like people or places) can cause cravings and increase potential for relapse even years after recovery
What are triggers?
This long-acting synthetic opioid is used for maintenance treatment in opioid addiction - typically given once daily to help decrease the need for using multiple times a day.
What is methadone?
These programs typically provide 6–8 hours of care 2-3 days per week for short-term support after residential treatment.
What is IOP?
An intense feeling that compels an individual to seek and use a substance.
What is a craving?
These long-term brain changes caused by repeated substance use help drive addiction.
What are neuroadaptations?
The name of the injectable version of naltrexone, typically given once a month.
What is Vivitrol?
Who is Max or Melissa?
Over time, a person may need more of a substance to achieve the desired effect.
What is tolerance or dependence?