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• Substance abuse
  |Term=substance abuse ...than those for which they are intended or in excessive amounts. Substance abuse can lead to social, physical, emotional, and work-related problems 
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• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  == Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) == ...lth of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of [[substance abuse]] and [[mental illness]] on America's communities.
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• Samhsa
  '''SAMHSA''' (pronounced /ˈsæmsə/), an acronym for the '''Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration''', is an agency within the [[Uni ...agency was established in 1992 by Congress to effectively target substance abuse and mental health services to the people most in need and to translate rese
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• Twelve-step program
  ...ome from an organization called Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and are modified for each specific condition  ...ome from an organization called Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and are modified for each specific condition {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medici
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• Substance-related disorder
  == Substance-related disorder == '''Substance-related disorder''' (pronunciation: /ˈsʌbstəns rɪˈleɪtɪd dɪsˈɔːd
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• Harm reduction
  ...on is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs. ...om the public health sector and was first used in the context of substance abuse treatment in the 1980s. It was initially used to describe interventions tha
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• Low-threshold treatment program
  ...rm is derived from the concept of lowering the "threshold" or requirements for entry into a treatment program. The term "low-threshold" refers to the minimal requirements or barriers for entry into the program. The word "treatment" comes from the Latin ''tractar
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• Substance misuse
  == Substance misuse == ...ced: /ˈsʌbstəns mɪsˈjuːz/), also known as '''substance abuse''' or '''drug abuse''', refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, incl
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• Drugs of abuse
  == Drugs of Abuse == ...l drugs''' or '''substance abuse''', refer to the use of certain chemicals for their pleasurable effects on the central nervous system. These substances c
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• Group home
  ...or those with complex health needs. Traditionally, the model has been used for children or young people who cannot live with their families, people with c ...roup Homes, including homes for those with mental health issues, substance abuse issues, and physical disabilities. Some homes are also designed to help tho
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• Abstainer
  ...s term is most commonly used in the context of [[Substance Abuse|substance abuse]] and [[Addiction|addiction]], where an abstainer may be someone who has ne ...state of being sober, often used in the context of recovery from substance abuse.
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• Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Facility
  |Term=Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Facility ...vention environment for the treatment of individuals with disorders in the abuse of drugs, alcohol, and other substances.
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• Homebake (slang)
  .../ˈhoʊmˌbeɪk/) is a slang term in the field of [[Substance Abuse|substance abuse]] and [[Drug Addiction|drug addiction]]. It refers to the homemade producti ...dependency, [[Withdrawal Symptoms|withdrawal symptoms]], and the potential for fatal overdose.
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• Controlled Substances Act
  ...signed to control substances, particularly those that have a potential for abuse or addiction. ...classes) of substances, which were classified based on their potential for abuse, their currently accepted medical use, and their safety or dependence liabi
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• Ranch
  ...oing treatment for various conditions, such as [[Substance Abuse|substance abuse]], [[Mental Health Disorders|mental health disorders]], and [[Physical Disa ...ompasses a variety of different types of facilities that provide treatment for various conditions. This can include hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation cen
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• Alcohol Use Disorder
  ...orders]]'' (DSM-5). The term was introduced to replace terms like "alcohol abuse," "alcohol dependence," and "alcoholism," which were seen as insufficiently Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder include strong cravings for alcohol, continued use despite repeated problems, and the inability to fulf
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• Contingency management
  ...that provides rewards for demonstrating desirable behaviors and penalties for undesirable ones. ...s often used in [[substance abuse]] treatment, where patients are rewarded for abstaining from drug use.
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• Intensive outpatient program
  ...a [[hospital]] or [[medical facility]]. Instead, patients attend sessions for a few hours a day, several days a week. ...arm]], [[substance abuse]], and [[depression]]. IOPs are often recommended for those who do not require medically-supervised detox. IOP can also enable pe
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• Dope
  ...id form. Over time, the term expanded to include any drug that can be used for recreational or non-medical purposes. * [[Drug abuse]]: The misuse of drugs, including the use of illicit substances or the inap
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• Scag
  ...wn as [[Heroin]], is a potent [[Opioid]] drug derived from [[Morphine]], a substance taken from the [[Opium Poppy]]. ...Substances Act]] in the United States, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.
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