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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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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.
