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Addictionary-S (Screening
- Synthetic Opiates)
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screening
- Involves an interview in which a counselor assesses
an individual for the purpose of determining chemical
dependency and explaining treatment options. |
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seconal
- A depressant drug of the barbiturate family that induces
sleep. |
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sedative
- Any of a group of central nervous system depressants
with the capacity of relieving anxiety and inducing
calmness. Major classes of sedatives/hypnotics include
the benzodiazepines and barbiturates |
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self-esteem
- How we feel about ourselves when we have self-worth.
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self-help
group - Group of individuals with similar problems
that meets for the purpose of providing support and
information to each other and for mutual problem solving;
12-step programs are examples of self-help groups. |
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selfishness,
self-centeredness - Placing one’s self
and one’s needs above everything else, obviously
at the expense of others. |
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seratonin
- A neurotransmitter that has been implicated in states
of consciousness, mood, depression and anxiety. |
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serenity
- Restoration to good health or a useful life, through
support, therapy and/or education. The process of quitting
drinking or substance abuse and learning how to remain
abstinent. A restoration to sanity. |
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service
work - Participation in carrying the message
of recovery. |
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shortcomings
- Human characteristics, which fall short of the societal
norm. |
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side
effects - Secondary effects, usually undesirable,
of a drug or therapy or behavior. |
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sinsemilla
-A form of marijuana obtained from the unpollinated
or seedless portion of the cannabis plant. It has a
higher THC concentration than regular marijuana, as
high as 6 percent. |
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snorting
- Ingesting some powdered drugs through the nose. |
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sober
- Habitually abstemious in the use of alcoholic liquors
or drugs |
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sobriety
1. Habitual soberness or temperance as to the use of
spirituous liquors; as, a man of sobriety. 2. Habitual
freedom from enthusiasm, inordinate passion, or overheated
imagination; calmness; coolness; gravity; seriousness;
as, the sobriety of riper years. 3. State of mental
clarity obtained through abstinence from alcohol and
other drugs. |
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social
model - A modality of treatment known as the
recovery process characterized by lifelong commitment
to life style changes to enable an individual to develop
a constructive, productive and meaningful sober way
of life that fulfills their potential; generally accomplished
in a community based program by learning through "doing
and experiencing" with positive role models. |
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solution
- A correct answer that solves a problem. |
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spiritual
- From the Latin word for "breath": pertaining
to the moral life or welfare of the soul, the real breath
of life. |
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spiritual
awakening - A newfound clarity of vision about
whom you are, how you got here, and where you could
go. |
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sponsor
- An individual in a Twelve Step program who undertakes
to guide and serve as mentor to another group member.
Participating as a sponsor is part of the Twelve Step
program. |
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steroids
- A broad class of substances. In terms of steroid abuse,
it refers to Anabolic Steroids, a class of natural and
synthetic steroid hormones that promote cell growth
and division, resulting in growth of muscle tissue and
sometimes bone size and strength. |
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stigma
- Something that takes away from the character or reputation
of a person or group; a symbol of disgrace. |
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stimulant
- In reference to the central nervous system (CNS),
any agent that activates, enhances, or increases neural
activity; also called psychostimulants or CNS stimulants.
Included are amphetamine-type stimulants, cocaine, caffeine,
nicotine, etc.. Other drugs have stimulant actions which
are not their primary effect but which may be manifest
in high doses or after chronic use. |
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stoned
- Term used to describe feeling the effects of drugs,
particularly cannabis. |
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substance
abuse - The consuming of alcohol or other drugs
at dosages that place a person's social, economic, psychological
and physical welfare in potential hazard, or endanger
public health, morals, safety or welfare, or a combination
thereof. Also called chemical dependency. |
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suppression
- A defense mechanism in which unacceptable or uncomfortable
feelings, ideas, or impulses are deliberately avoided.
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symptomatic
drinking - A pattern of alcohol consumption
aimed at reducing stress and anxiety. |
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syndrome
- All the signs and symptoms associated with
a disease. |
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synthetic
opiates - Man-made drugs unrelated to morphine
that produce opiate-like effects. |
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