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Addictionary-P (Paranoid
Schizophrenia thru Psychotropic Substance)
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paranoid
schizophrenia - A severe form of mental illness
typically characterized by delusions of persecution
and hallucinations. This condition may be induced by
binge use of stimulants. |
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Percocet
- Percocet's active ingredients are oxycodone, a narcotic
(opiate) pain medication (analgesic), and acetaminophen
(a non-narcotic pain medication), which relieves pain
better than either medication taken alone. |
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peyote
- A species of cactus and the source for the hallucinogenic
drug mescaline. |
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physical
dependence - A state of adaptation that often
includes tolerance and is manifested by a drug class
specific withdrawal syndrome that can be produced by
abrupt cessation, rapid dose reduction, decreasing blood
level of the drug, and/or administration of an antagonist,
such as naloxone (Narcan). |
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pity
pot - The illusory place an addict sits when
he feels sorry for himself, despite having the grace
of God in his life. |
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placebo
- An inactive substance. |
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PMA
- A particularly toxic amphetamine, often sold as ecstasy.
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poly
drug abuse - The abuse of two or more drugs
at the same time, such as CNS depressant abuse accompanied
by abuse of alcohol. |
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pre-employment
- Testing Drug testing on applicants for jobs. |
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prevention
- There are three levels of prevention, each of which
includes a broad range of intervention options: primary
prevention, secondary prevention and tertiary prevention.
Intervention can include simply giving information,
or it can involve supporting someone who through withdrawal.
The type of prevention strategy appropriate for an individual
depends on the type of drug being used and the problems
the person is experiencing |
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primary
disease - Refers to the nature of a disease
in addition to and separate from other states associated
with it. A disease that is not a symptom of another
illness. |
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primary
treatment - The first step in treatment, "primary"
usually lasts from 21-35 days. |
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program
- Activity or action associated with participation in
AA. |
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progression
- Progression refers to the continuing process of addiction,
which tends to escalate and worsen over time. |
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psilocybin
- A serotonin-related hallucinogenic drug originating
from a species of mushrooms. |
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psychedelic
- The distinct feature of 'psychedelic' drugs
is their capacity to induce states of altered perception,
thought and feeling that are not experienced otherwise
except in dreams or at times of religious exaltation;
they can, but not necessarily have to produce overt
hallucinations. |
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psychological
- Dependence Compulsion to use a drug for its pleasurable
effects. |
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psychosis
- A mental disorder characterized by symptoms such as
delusions or hallucinations that indicate an impaired
conception of reality. |
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psychosocial
therapy - Therapy designed to help addicts
by using a combination of individual psychotherapy and
group (social) therapy approaches to rehabilitate or
provide the interpersonal and intra personal skills
needed to live without drugs. |
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psychotic
- episodes Psychotic episodes are "breaks"
from reality. A person experiencing a psychotic episode
may show delusional thinking and bizarre behavior. Psychotic
episodes can be precipitated by drug use. |
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psychotropic
substance - Any chemical agent affecting the
mind or mental processes (i.e., any psychoACTIVE drug).
(ii) In the context of international drug control, 'psychotropic
substance' means any substance, natural or synthetic,
or any natural material in Schedule I, II, III or IV
of the 1971 Convention. |
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