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California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators. This non-profit association consists of substance abuse educators in higher education. Has developed a model drug alcohol studies curriculum widely used by agencies throughout the state. Full article... |
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California Association of Alcohol and Drug Program Executives. This non-profit association consists mainly of representatives from substance abuse providers in the field. Primarily based in Southern California. Full article... |
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An alkaloid found in coffee, tea, and kola nuts, that acts as a stimulant and a diuretic. Full article... |
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Any of several dozen active substances in marijuana and other cannabis products. Full article... |
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A plant species, commonly called hemp, from which marijuana and hashish are obtained Full article... |
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A person who has special training to help people with mental health problems. Examples include social workers, teachers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and mentors. Full article... |
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The antecedent conditions or cues that influence the outcome of a chemical dependency problem in an individual. Full article... |
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The result of learned behavior from prolonged substance abuse. Full article... |
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1. Physical addiction to a drug or substance, such as alcohol or heroine, that results in biological changes (including withdrawl) if discontinued suddenly.
2. Any condition resulting from dependency on or abuse of a psychoactive substance as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition-Revised, (DSM-IV-R), or subsequent revisions, published by the American Psychiatric Association. Full article... |
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A very pure white Heroin Full article... |
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The taking of heroin on an occasional basis. Full article... |
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Being such habitually or for a prolonged period of time. Full article... |
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A condition characterized by widespread nodules in the liver combined with fibrosis. The fibrosis and nodule formation causes distortion of the normal liver architecture which interferes with blood flow through the liver. Full article... |
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The number of consecutive days without using alcohol or drugs. Full article... |
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A drug, ordinarily used for treating high blood pressure that reduces the distress of narcotic withdrawal. Brand name is Catapres. Full article... |
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Drug such as MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB, Rohypnol, ketamine, methamphetamine, and LSD that are used by young adults at all-night dance parties such as "raves" or "trances," dance clubs, and bars.
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A class of drugs that slow the central nervous system (CNS) function, some of which are used to treat anxiety and sleeping disorders; includes barbiturates and benzodiazepines. Full article... |
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An extremely potent and dependence-producing stimulant drug, derived from the coca leaf. Full article... |
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A Twelve Step recovery program for those addicted to cocaine. Full article... |
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This is a very potent form of cocaine, which is about 99 percent pure cocaine and classified chemically as a salt. […Cocaine hydrochloride] can be injected intravenously or snorted. Full article... |
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A set of symptoms, including hallucinations, paranoia, and disordered thinking, produced from chronic use of cocaine. Full article... |
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One of the three active ingredients in opium, used primarily to treat coughing. Full article... |
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A concept that individuals who live with a person having an alcohol (or other drug) dependence suffer themselves from difficulties of self-image and social independence. Full article... |
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An approach to treatment that avoids childhood and/or unconscious causes of present behavior in favour of examining the counselee's present assumptions about life. Full article... |
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A state of deep, often prolonged unconsciousness, usually the result of injury, disease, or poison, in which an individual is incapable of sensing or responding to external stimuli and internal needs. Full article... |
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To experience the gradual wearing off of the effects of a drug after experiencing a 'high'. Full article... |
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The ability to stick with a decision, often gained by people who are in recovery. Full article... |
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The capacity to function effectively. Full article... |
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The type of behavior a person exhibits that is overpowering, repeated, and often irrational. Full article... |
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Urge or addiction to gamble in spite of a desire to stop or harmful or negative consequences. Full article... |
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An agreement that the information that you share with someone will not be shared with others without your permission. Full article... |
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A situation where self interest could negatively impact the best interests of the
person being served or the system.
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A relationship with "God as I understand Him," most often developed over time through a religious affiliation, or less formally through personal prayer and meditation on a daily basis. Full article... |
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Saying "yes" to engaging in a particular act. Full article... |
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Information shared between or among peers or professionals to increase the ability to manage challenging circumstances. Full article... |
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Advice; opinion or instruction regarding the judgement or conduct of another. Full article... |
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Time frame in which counseling takes place Full article... |
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A person who gives counsel; an adviser. Full article... |
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The surfacing of a psychotherapist's own repressed feelings through identification with the emotions, experiences, or problems of a person undergoing treatment. Full article... |
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Otherwise known as crack-cocaine Full article... |
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The intense desire for something (also called "psychologic dependence") Full article... |
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A center that provides crisis intervention services, typically geared toward victims of sexual assault or domestic violence. Full article... |
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Condition in which tolerance of one drug results in a lessened response to another drug. Full article... |
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Methamphetamime, also known as "crystal," "meth," "speed" or "ice." Full article... |
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Adjectives for alcoholism and drug addiction. The addictive disease tricks the mind into believing that feeling bad is feeling good, that doing evil is acceptable, and that one is in control even when life is completely unmanageable. Full article... |
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