Addiction Medicine Glossary

A conceptual framework that views addiction as a chronic brain disease characterized by compulsive substance use despite...

The illegal distribution or misuse of legally prescribed controlled substances outside their intended medical purpose.

Regulatory and clinical measures implemented to prevent the illegal distribution or misuse of controlled substances in t...

Systematic surveillance and prevention of the illicit distribution of controlled substances prescribed for addiction tre...

The simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder, requiring integrated treatment appro...

Behaviors that inadvertently support or facilitate continued substance use by removing consequences or providing resourc...

Progressive disciplinary measures applied in response to treatment non-compliance or substance use, designed to promote...

Public health approach focusing on reducing negative consequences of drug use rather than eliminating use entirely.

The process of ensuring patients understand treatment risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing to participate.

Intensive Outpatient Program - a structured treatment program providing multiple therapy sessions per week while allowin...

Intensive Outpatient Treatment; structured addiction treatment program allowing patients to maintain work or family resp...

Progressive worsening of withdrawal symptoms with repeated episodes of cessation and relapse.

Progressive worsening of withdrawal symptoms with repeated episodes of substance use and cessation, particularly observe...

Long-term pharmacological treatment to prevent relapse and support recovery from addiction.

Medication-Assisted Treatment; use of FDA-approved medications combined with behavioral therapy for substance use disord...

Insurance requirement that addiction treatment services be clinically appropriate and evidence-based for coverage approv...

Patient adherence to prescribed medication regimens in addiction treatment programs.

Illegal distribution or misuse of prescribed medications outside legitimate medical channels.

Systematic process of comparing a patient's current medications with newly prescribed treatments to prevent dangerous in...

Treatment approach combining FDA-approved medications with counseling for substance use disorders.

Long-term treatment using daily methadone doses to prevent opioid withdrawal and cravings.

Client-centered counseling approach designed to elicit behavior change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, the preferred terminology for evidence-based pharmacological treatments.

Opioid antagonist medication used to reverse opioid overdoses and prevent misuse of other opioids.