Terms I
Refraining from further drug use.
What is abstinence?
This occurs when a person physically feels as though they need to use a substance.
What is dependence?
When a person returns to using drugs or alcohol after a period of sobriety.
What is relapse?
This substance use disorder is characterized by an inability to control drinking despite negative consequences and withdrawal symptoms when not consuming it.
What is alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
This is the purpose of Narcan.
What is to reverse the effects of an overdose?
Repeated exposure to a drug causing it to be less effective, leading the person to want/need more of it to bring about the initial effect(s).
What is tolerance?
This is what RTC stands for.
What is residential treatment center?
This physiological response occurs when substance use is reduced or stopped, often leading to further use to alleviate symptoms.
What is withdrawal?
This stimulant use disorder is marked by compulsive cravings and binges of a drug derived from coca leaves, often leading to severe psychological and physical effects.
What is cocaine use disorder?
This is an injection provided to curb alcohol cravings.
What is Vivitrol?
The neurotransmitter that is involved in the pleasurable aspects of most drugs and can lead to addiction.
What is dopamine?
Helping a person with a substance use disorder do things they can or should be doing for themselves; causes disease progression.
What is enabling?
A hallmark of substance use disorder, this intense feeling compels individuals to seek and use a substance.
What is a craving?
Regular use of marijuana can lead to hallucinations, delusions, and other psychotic features, known as this.
What is cannabis-induced psychosis disorder (CIPD)?
An oral medication that blocks the reinforcing properties of alcohol.
What is Naltrexone?
These highly addictive drugs, including morphine and heroin, are derived from the opium poppy plant.
What are narcotics?
This term describes the use of two or more substances together, which often increases the risk of a fatal overdose.
What is polysubstance use?
Prolonged substance use often leads this mental health issue with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in daily activities.
What is depression?
This disorder involves the misuse of prescription painkillers or illicit drugs like heroin, often leading to overdose and respiratory depression.
What is opioid use disorder?
A prescription medication combining buprenorphine and naloxone, used to treat opioid addiction by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
What is Suboxone?
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms that can be lethal and typically include tremors, racing heart, hallucinations, confusion, etc., which require medical supervision.
What are delirium tremens (DT’s)?
Instead of using the term "addict," experts recommend this person-first phrase to reduce stigma.
What is “person with a substance use disorder”?
When you have a toxic amount of drugs in your systems that shuts down your central nervous system.
What is an overdose?
This disorder is defined by the continued, compulsive use of drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine, or prescriptions like Adderall and Ritalin; despite significant negative consequences.
What is stimulant use disorder?
This medication is often used to manage certain physical withdrawal symptoms by acting on the central nervous system to decrease blood pressure.
What is Clonidine?