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21 Cards in this Set
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addiction
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a gradual process that occurs when a person has developed both a biological and a psychological dependence on the substance of use
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comorbidity
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another disability is present in addition to the substance use/abuse/addiction
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cross tolerance
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drugs that are similar to each other and produce similar effects on the body and brain
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detoxification
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taking an individual who is using drugs off the drug
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drug abuse
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the use of a drug or drugs inconsistent with social norms for purposes other than those for which they were intended, usually to alter feelings or mood, and without relation to medical or health reasons
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drug misuse
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drug is used inappropriately
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dual diagnosis
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identification of those with both substance abuse and mental or physical health concerns
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environmental tobacco smoke
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tobacco smoke in the air; also known as involuntary, sidestream, or secondhand smoke
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half life
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half the time it takes for a drug to be metabolized out of the system
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over the counter drugs
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those drugs that can be purchased from a pharmacist or supermarkets for use when symptoms are of a minor nature
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polypharmacy
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the use of multiple medications without the knowledge of supervising physician or nurse practitioner
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prescription drugs
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medications prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner that contain substance that aid in the prevention of disease, the diagnosis of a condition , or the alleviation of symptoms, or help in the recovery from a disease or disorder
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primary prevention
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prevention for those who have not used tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs with the goal of preventing exposure to and experimentation with drugs
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protective factors
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situations or conditions or both that build resiliency against substance abuse and increase the likelihood that an individual will resist substance abuse
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psychotropic drugs
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drugs that modify mental activity and affect psychic function, behavior or experience, and are normally used to treat mental disorders
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relapse prevention
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prevention of the return to substance use
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risk factors
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situations or conditions or both that increase an individual's vulnerability to substance abuse
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secondary prevention
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strategies aimed at preventing substance abuse by individuals at risk for developing problems and those who are already using substances
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tertiary prevention
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prevention of death and disability of individuals in long term treatment
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tolerance
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occurs when more of a drug is required to obtain the desired effects
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triad diagnosis
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presence of mental health issue, a physical health issue, and a substance abuse issue simultaneously.
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