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Glossary of Addiction, Therapy & Recovery

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

A

Abstinence – Choosing not to use drugs, alcohol, or addictive substances.

Addiction – Chronic condition where a person cannot stop using substances despite harm.

Assessment – Professional evaluation to determine treatment needs

Aftercare – Ongoing support after treatment to maintain recovery.

Al-Anon – Support group for family and friends of people with alcohol use disorder.

B

Behavioral Therapy – Therapy aimed at changing harmful behaviors

Buprenorphine – Medication that reduces cravings for opioid addiction

Brief Intervention – Short session to encourage behavior change regarding substance use.

Binge Use – Using a substance heavily over a short period.

Biofeedback – Technique helping individuals control bodily responses, often for stress or cravings.

E

Evidence-Based Treatment – Therapy or medication proven effective by research.

Emotional Support – Assistance to cope with addiction challenges

Enabling – Actions that unintentionally support substance use.

Exercise Therapy – Physical activity supporting mental health and recovery.

Extended Care – Long-term support after initial treatment.

F

Family Therapy – Counseling involving family to support recovery

Functional Recovery – Restoring ability to live a healthy life after addiction.

Fentanyl – Potent opioid often causing addiction or overdose.

Forensic Assessment – Evaluation of legal and mental health needs related to addiction.

Faith-Based Programs – Recovery programs incorporating spiritual guidance.

G

Group Therapy – Therapy in a group for peer support.

Gambling Disorder – Compulsive gambling negatively affecting life.

Goal Setting – Creating objectives to guide recovery.

Gradual Reduction – Slowly reducing substance use under supervision.

Guided Meditation – Relaxation method supporting mental health.

H

Harm Reduction – Strategies to reduce risks of substance use.

Holistic Therapy – Treating body, mind, and emotions in recovery

.

Housing Support – Assistance with safe and stable housing during recovery.

Healthcare Coordination – Managing overall health alongside addiction treatment.

Heroin Use Disorder – Addiction specifically to heroin.

I

Intervention – Planned effort to encourage someone to seek help.

Inpatient Treatment – Residential program for intensive care.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) – Therapy sessions while living at home.

Insurance Coverage – Health insurance supporting treatment costs.

Individual Therapy – One-on-one counseling with a professional.

J

Journaling – Writing to reflect on thoughts, feelings, and recovery.

Justice-Involved Recovery – Support for people with legal involvement.

Juvenile Prevention Programs – Programs for youth to prevent early substance use.

Job Support – Assistance in finding or keeping employment during recovery.

Judgment-Free Care – Safe, non-judgmental treatment environment.

K

Knowledge Sharing – Learning from others’ recovery experiences.

Ketamine Therapy – Medication-assisted therapy for depression under supervision.

Key Support Systems – Family, friends, or mentors aiding recovery.

Kratom Awareness – Education about risks of the plant Kratom.

Kindness Practices – Activities to improve mental well-being.

L

Long-Term Recovery – Maintaining sobriety and healthy habits over months or years.

Lapse – A brief return to substance use, not the same as a full relapse.

Legal Support – Assistance with court, probation, or legal matters related to addiction.

Lifestyle Therapy – Therapy that improves daily routines and habits for recovery.

Low-Risk Drinking – Guidance on safe alcohol use, often used in harm reduction.

M

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) – Combining medication and therapy to treat addiction.

Mindfulness – Paying attention to thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental way.

Motivational Interviewing – Counseling technique to help build motivation for change.

Mental Health Counseling – Therapy addressing emotional or psychological conditions.

Mutual Aid Groups – Peer-led support groups like AA, NA, or SMART Recovery.

N

Naltrexone – Medication to reduce cravings for alcohol or opioids.

Narcotics – Drugs that relieve pain but can be addictive.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) – Products like patches or gum to help quit smoking.

Nourishment Therapy – Focusing on nutrition to improve recovery and health.

Neurofeedback – Brain training techniques used to improve emotional regulation.

O

Opioid Use Disorder – Addiction to prescription or illegal opioids.

Outpatient Treatment – Therapy while living at home, attending sessions regularly.

Overdose Prevention – Education and tools to avoid fatal drug reactions.

Orientation Session – Initial session to introduce treatment programs and goals.

Organized Support – Structured peer or community programs for recovery.

P

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) – Day program offering intensive therapy without overnight stay.

Peer Support – Support from others who have experienced addiction.

Psychotherapy – Therapy to treat emotional and mental health challenges.

Preventive Education – Teaching to reduce risk of substance use.

Problem-Solving Therapy – Therapy helping identify and resolve life challenges.

T

Tolerance – Needing more of a substance to achieve the same effect.

Treatment Plan – Personalized approach to therapy, medication, and support.

Therapeutic Alliance – Trust and collaboration between client and therapist.

Trauma-Informed Care – Treatment recognizing past trauma’s impact on addiction.

Telehealth Therapy – Online therapy sessions for convenience and privacy.

U

Understanding Triggers – Recognizing situations or emotions that lead to substance use.

Urine Drug Screening – Test to monitor substance use during treatment.

Unhealthy Relationships – Connections that may interfere with recovery.

Urgent Care Support – Immediate help for mental health or addiction crises.

User Education – Teaching individuals about risks and treatment options.

V

Voluntary Treatment – Choosing to seek help without court or external pressure.

Vital Signs Monitoring – Checking physical health during detox or treatment.

Vocational Training – Teaching skills for employment in recovery.

Virtual Support Groups – Online peer support communities.

Validation Techniques – Therapies that acknowledge and support client feelings.

W

Work-Life Balance – Managing life stress to reduce relapse risk.

Willingness to Change – Key mindset for recovery success.

Wraparound Services – Comprehensive support including housing, medical, and counseling.

Women-Specific Programs – Treatment programs tailored for women.

Warning Signs – Early indicators of relapse risk.

Y

Yoga Therapy – Using yoga to support mental and physical health in recovery.

Youth Prevention Programs – Programs aimed at preventing early substance use.

Yielding Support – Accepting help and guidance from professionals or peers.

Yearly Check-Ins – Annual assessments to maintain long-term recovery.

Z

Zeal for Change – Motivation and energy for successful recovery.

Zone of Safety – Safe spaces to avoid triggers and support therapy.

Z-Score Monitoring – Medical or therapy measure of mental or physical health progress.

Zoom Therapy – Online therapy sessions for convenience.

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