Narcology
Narcology (pronunciation: /nɑːrˈkɒlədʒi/) is a branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of addiction, particularly drug and alcohol addiction. The term is derived from the Greek words "narkē" (numbness or stupor) and "logia" (study of).
Etymology
The term "narcology" is derived from two Greek words: "narkē", which means numbness or stupor, and "logia", which means the study of. Thus, narcology is the study of substances that cause numbness or stupor, particularly those that are addictive.
Related Terms
- Addiction: A psychological and physical inability to stop consuming a chemical, drug, activity, or substance, even though it is causing psychological and physical harm.
- Substance Abuse: The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.
- Detoxification: The process of removing toxic substances or qualities.
- Rehabilitation: A set of interventions designed to optimize functioning and reduce disability in individuals with health conditions in interaction with their environment.
- Psychotherapy: A general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider.
- Pharmacotherapy: Therapy using pharmaceutical drugs, as distinguished from therapy using surgery (surgical therapy), radiation (radiation therapy), movement (physical therapy), or other modes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Narcology
- Wikipedia's article - Narcology
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