Polysubstance abuse: The abuse of two or more drugs at the same time, such as CNS depressants and alcohol. Prescription Drug Abuse: The use of a medication ...

This glossary is intended to provide common understanding of frequently used terms related to recovery, substance use, and treatment programs.

The diagnostic terms “substance abuse” and “substance dependence” described in the DSM-IV have been combined in the DSM-V into “substance use disorder.” “Abuse ...

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29 нояб. 2021 г. · Habit. Substance use disorder; Drug addiction. Inaccurately implies that a person is choosing to use substances or can choose to stop. · “Habit” ...

6 июл. 2022 г. · Junkie, addict, druggie (defines the person as being the problem, as opposed to having a problem); Abuser (places blame on the ...

6 июн. 2024 г. · Detoxification and Rehabilitation. Detoxification, often referred to as detox, is the first step in the treatment process for substance abuse.

22 авг. 2023 г. · Learn the language of addiction with our exhaustive glossary of addiction relating to substance abuse and medication terms and definitions.

The diagnostic terms “substance abuse” and. “substance dependence” described in the DSM-IV ha ve been combined in the DSM-5 into “substance use disorder.

Abstinence. Non-use of a specific substance. · Abuse. Harmful use of a specific psychoactive substance. · Addiction. · Addictionist. · Blackout. · Chemical ...