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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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Drug rehabilitation

hypothalamus

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

The part of the brain that controls many bodily functions, including feeding, drinking, and the release of many hormones.

excitatory neurotransmitter

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

A neurotransmitter that acts to elicit an action potential or make it more likely that one will be elicited.

alcohol dehydrogenase

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

The enzyme found mainly in the liver and stomach that breaks down (metabolizes) alcohol.

ligand

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

Any chemical that binds to a receptor. Ligands may be agonists or antagonists.

psychosocial therapy

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

Therapy designed to help addicts by using a combination of individual psychotherapy and group (social) therapy approaches to rehabilitate or provide the interpersonal and intrapersonal skills needed ...

behavior

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

The observable activity of humans and animals.

negative reinforcement

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

Reward generated by the removal of painful or stressful conditions or events.

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