Addiction Medicine Glossary
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Biopsychosocial Formulation
Comprehensive case conceptualization integrating biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to substance use disorders.
Administrative Discharge
Involuntary termination from addiction treatment due to program rule violations rather than clinical reasons or treatmen...
alexithymia
Difficulty identifying and describing emotions, commonly observed in individuals with substance use disorders and consid...
Pharmacogenomic Testing
Genetic testing to determine how an individual's genetic makeup affects their response to addiction treatment medication...
therapeutic milieu
Structured treatment environment designed to promote recovery through peer interaction and environmental factors.