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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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brain stem
Health care; Drug rehabilitation
The relatively primitive brain structure that starts where our spinal cord enters our head. Neurons within the brain stem control basic functions such as heart rate and breathing.
absorption
Health care; Drug rehabilitation
The process the body uses to move elements from the outside world into the blood and other tissues. Food is absorbed through the stomach and intestines. Nicotine is absorbed through the lungs.
codeine
Health care; Drug rehabilitation
A natural opioid compound that is a relatively weak, but still effective, opiate analgesic. It has also been used to treat other problems (e.g., to relieve coughing).
benzodiazepines
Health care; Drug rehabilitation
The so-called "minor" tranquilizers, CNS depressants prescribed to relieve anxiety and produce sleep. Benzodiazepines include tranquilizers such as diazepam (Valium) and alprazolam (Xanax) and ...
anesthesia
Health care; Drug rehabilitation
The loss of sensation, primarily to pain, often accompanied by the loss of consciousness.
cell membrane
Health care; Drug rehabilitation
The outside covering, or "skin" of a cell. Receptors and ion channels are embedded in it.
microsomal ethanol oxidizing system (MEOS)
Health care; Drug rehabilitation
Liver enzymes that metabolize many drugs, including alcohol.
