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An opioid antagonist that is not now commercially available in oral form, which has tested effective in preventing relapse to heavy drinking in alcohol dependent individuals. Full article... |
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Used in “the emergency treatment of narcotic-overdose situations. naloxone reverses] the depressed breathing and blood pressure in a matter of a minute or so, an effect so fast that emergency-room specialists view the reaction as ‘miraculous’”. Full article... |
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An opiate antagonist used to treat alcohol dependence, works both by reducing the urge to consume alcohol and by making drinking less pleasurable. Full article... |
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A disorder characterized by uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep. Full article... |
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A general term technically referring to opiate-related or opiate-derived drugs. It is often mistakenly used to include several other illicit drug categories as well”. Full article... |
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A Twelve Step recovery program for individuals addicted to drugs other than alcohol or tobacco. Full article... |
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Reward generated by the removal of painful or stressful conditions or events. Full article... |
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Any of a group of drugs used for the treatment of acute and chronic psychoses. Also known as major tranquillizers and antipsychotics. Neuroleptics have low abuse potential. Full article... |
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A natural chemical released by one neuron to influence or communicate with another. Acetylcholine, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, GABA, etc. Full article... |
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A person new to The Program of AA. Newcomers are welcome and wanted. Sharing what we’ve learned with others helps us live what we’ve learned.
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An analgesic gas commonly used in modern dentristry. It is also referred to as laughing gas. Full article... |
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