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| the state of relying or being controlled by someone or something (drugs and/or alcohol) |
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| The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity. |
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| a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body |
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| A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. |
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| A focus on understanding the nature of addiction, becoming drug-free and preventing relapse. Levels of care may vary such as outpatient, residential, and inpatient programs. |
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| A proactive process which empowers individuals and systems to meet the challenges of life events and transitions by creating and reinforcing healthy behavior and lifestyles by reducing risks contributing to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug misuse. |
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| a temporary and reversible condition that affects the central nervous system after a person ingests certain substances, such as drugs or alcohol. |
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| cultural modification of an individual, group, or people by adapting to or borrowing traits from another culture |
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| a state of anxiety or nervous excitement |
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| the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something |
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| the use of a substance for a purpose not consistent with legal or medical guidelines |
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| temporary losses of memory that can occur as a result of excessive alcohol consumption |
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| Building an understanding of, appreciation of, and ability to appropriately use the contributions of various addiction counseling models |
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| any combination of two or more substance use disorders and mental disorders identified in the DSM5 |
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| a psychoactive drug, psychopharmaceutical, psychoactive agent, or psychotropic drug is a chemical substance that changes the function of the nervous system and results in alterations of perception, mood, cognition, and behavior |
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| a persons diminished response to a drug that is the result of repeated use |
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| the emotional reaction of the analyst to the subject's contribution |
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| a physical condition caused by chronic use of a tolerance-forming drug |
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| a range of cognitive, affective, behavioral, and linguistic skills that lead to effective and appropriate communication with people of other cultures |
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| resistance to the effects of a substance because of exposure to a pharmacologically similar substance |
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| An addiction as a disease with biological, neurological, genetic, and environmental sources of origin |
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| The time period at which an individual experiences the first symptoms of a disease |
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| Culturally Competent Treatment |
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| Refers to the ability for healthcare professionals to demonstrate cultural competence towards patients with diverse values, beliefs, and feelings |
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| the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism, including the human body, which is mainly carried out by the liver |
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| relationships that are not governed by formal contracts, agreements, or rules |
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| a term that describes the emotional or mental components of substance use disorder |
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| Blood Alcohol Level/Concentration |
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| the percent of alcohol in a persons bloodstream |
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| a forum and opportunity for individuals in recovery to connect with others who have similar experiences and goals, allowing them to build relationships within a substance-free support network |
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| The reduction or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease |
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| is a time-limited intervention with a specific psychotherapeutic approach to immediately stabilize those in crisis |
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| a specific set of tactics used to attract new clients or customers |
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| Research-based treatments that are tailored to meet people's needs, preferences, and cultural expectations |
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| relating to the interrelation of social factors and individual thought and behavior |
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| an unhealthy or excessively emotional reliance or psychological dependency on another person (or substance) |
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| physical and mental symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing intake of a drug |
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| the directing of a patient to a medical specialist by a primary care physician |
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| a strategy used to look for as-yet-unrecognized conditions or risk markers |
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| is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms |
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| establishes a governance framework that clarifies roles, responsibilities, and accountability |
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| a drug or other substance that affects mood or behavior and is consumed for nonmedical purposes, especially one solid illegally |
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| a chronic, progressive disease characterized by significant impairment that is directly associated with persistent and excessive use of a psychoactive substance |
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