| A | B |
|---|
| assessment | The process of gathering information on a substance abusing individual to determine the severity of their problem, ultimately leading to a diagnostic impression. |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | A support group for alcoholics who wish to quit drinking. |
| Developmental Model of Recovery | A model of treatment for substance dependency created by Terrence Gorski. |
| Prestablizaion | The stage of recovery characterized by denial. |
| denial | A defense mechanism used to protect the self from psychological pain. |
| Stabilization | A stage of recovery characterized by admitting to a problem with chemicals and thus the need for support for the individual. |
| Post Acute Withdrawal | Withdrawal after the acute withdrawal from substances with symtoms such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia. If not managed properly it can lead to relapse. |
| Relapse | The recovering person regressing back to unhealthy behavior, ultimately culminating in use of the chemical. |
| General Systems Theory | A treatment for substance dependence with emphasis on treating the biological, psychological, and social aspects of the individual. |
| disulferam | A medication given to recovering alcoholics in which if they drink, they will become ill. |
