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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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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 ...
negative reinforcement
Health care; Drug rehabilitation
Reward generated by the removal of painful or stressful conditions or events.
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