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Health care

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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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 ...