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Drug rehabilitation

The processes of medical and/or psychotherapeutic treatment for the dependency on alcohol or narcotic drugs.

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proteins

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

Large molecules made up of amino acid building blocks.

interneuron

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

Any neuron that only sends its messages locally (within a millimeter or so). Many are inhibitory.

stimulants

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

A class of drugs that elevates mood, increases feelings of well-being, and increases energy and alertness. These drugs also produce euphoria and are powerfully rewarding. Stimulants include cocaine, ...

adaptive behaviors

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

Useful behaviors we acquire as we respond to the world around us. Adaptive behaviors help us get the things we want and need for life.

vesicles

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

Tiny sacks within axon terminals that produce, release, and store neurotransmitters.

tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

The major active ingredient in marijuana. It is primarily responsible for producing the high and the rest of the drug's psychoactive effects.

buprenorphine

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

A long-lasting opiate analgesic that has both opiate agonist and antagonist properties. Buprenorphine shows promise for treating heroin addiction.

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