Addiction Terminology

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Addiction

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compulsive use and need for a habit-forming substance. A person with an addiction has built up a tolerance and experiences symptoms of withdrawal

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Denial

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a defense mechanism in which a problem or reality is avoided by refusal to admit or acknowledge existence of said problem or reality

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Tolerance

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capacity of the body to endure and become less responsive to a substance due to repeated use/exposure

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Binge

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excessive and compulsive consumption

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Cold Turkey

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abruptly stopping the use of an addictive substance

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Predisposition

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tendency to a condition or quality based on genetics and environmental factors

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Trigger

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something that initiates a reaction for an addict to continue using

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Brain Chemistry

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changes in the amounts of various chemicals to the central nervous system

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In Recovery

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when an addict returns to a former or better condition

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Abstinence

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the act of refraining from indulging in a desire

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Codependency

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excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a substance or partner

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Enabler

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one who encourages or allows somebody to participate in self-destructive behavior by making excuses and/or making it possible for them to avoid the consequences of said behavior

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Relapse

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the act of backsliding/recurrence of symptoms after a period of improvement

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Withdrawal

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painful psychological and physical symptoms that occur when one discontinues the use of an addictive drug

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Will Power

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the strength of will to carry out ones own decisions, plans, and wishes (ability to control oneself and determine their own actions)