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PSYB3
Substance Abuse
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aversion Therapy | Unpleasant stimulus associated with problem substances or behaviours |
| Detoxification | Stopping a problem substance |
| Maintenance | Prescribing substance (or alternative) to stabilise level of use |
| Harm reduction | Policies and initiatives to reduce harm from drug use |
| Drug compensatory response | Counteracting response in the body prompted by environmental cues |
| Withdrawal symptoms | Physical effects that occur when people suddenly stop using some substances |
| Social norm | Expected and accepted behaviour within a particular society. |
| Abstinence | Not using a substance at all for a period of time. |