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Of or pertaining to the prevention and treatment of illness, and the preservation of physical and mental well-being, through the services provided by medical professionals.
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presynaptic neuron
Health care; Drug rehabilitation
A neuron that releases neurotransmitters into synapses to send messages to other neurons.
sensitization
Health care; Drug rehabilitation
An increased response to a drug caused by repeated administration. Sensitization is most commonly seen in some responses to stimulants.
perception
Health care; Drug rehabilitation
The conscious awareness of sensory inputs, internal states, or memories.
naloxone
Health care; Drug rehabilitation
A short-acting opiate antagonist that binds to opiate receptors and blocks them, preventing opiates from binding to these receptors. Naloxone is used to treat opiate overdoses.
fight-or-flight response
Health care; Drug rehabilitation
An automatic response of our body that prepares us to act to save ourselves when we become excited or scared.
diversion
Health care; Drug rehabilitation
Taking legally prescribed medications (e.g., methadone, tranquilizers) and selling them illegally.
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