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• Dopamine transporter
  ..."Dopamine" is derived from its chemical name: 3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine, and "transporter" refers to the protein's function of transporting dopamine fro ...mitter. Dopamine underlies several aspects of cognition, including reward, and DAT facilitates regulation of that signal.
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• Intensive outpatient program
  ...f the program (intensive), the fact that it is not inpatient (outpatient), and the structured nature of the treatment (program). ...detox, on a part-time yet intensive schedule, designed to accommodate work and family life.
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• Emergency psychiatry
  ...e rendered by professionals in the fields of medicine, nursing, psychology and social work. The demand for emergency psychiatric services has rapidly incr ...he Latin word "emergentia" meaning "an unforeseen occurrence or condition" and the Greek word "psychiatria" meaning "healing of the soul".
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• Ranch
  ...has since been used to describe a variety of different types of properties and establishments. ...se|substance abuse]], [[Mental Health Disorders|mental health disorders]], and [[Physical Disabilities|physical disabilities]].
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• Religious trauma syndrome
  ...efer to the trauma experienced by individuals as a result of the practices and doctrines of their religious tradition. ...ce for the gods"), ''Trauma'' (from the Greek ''trauma'' meaning "wound"), and ''Syndrome'' (from the Greek ''syndrome'' meaning "concurrence of symptoms,
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• College health
  ...ollege" (from Latin ''collegium'' meaning 'community', 'society', 'guild') and "health" (from Old English ''hǣlþ'' meaning 'wholeness', 'a being whole, ...s]], [[sexual health services]], [[nutrition counseling]], and [[substance abuse counseling]].
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• Prescription drug misuse
  ...erm is derived from the Latin ''praescriptio'' (meaning "to write before") and the Old French ''misuser'' (meaning "to use improperly"). ...]], and the desire to self-medicate. It can also be influenced by societal and environmental factors, such as peer pressure or easy access to prescription
  1 KB (201 words) - 02:36, 12 February 2024
• Childhood trauma
  ...s derived from the Old English words 'cildhad', where 'cild' means 'child' and 'had' means 'state or condition'. ...experiences can have lasting impacts on the individual's mental, physical, and emotional health.
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• Personality changes
  ...ch as [[mental health]] conditions, [[brain injury]], [[substance abuse]], and certain [[medical conditions]]. ...rsonality changes' is derived from the Latin word 'persona' meaning 'mask' and the Old French 'change' meaning 'to alter or modify'. It was first used in
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• Cranial electrotherapy stimulation
  ...lectron" meaning amber, from which the concept of electricity was derived, and the Latin word "stimulatio" meaning incitement or irritation. ...bes or the [[temporal region]] of the skull. The procedure is non-invasive and can be administered at a doctor's office or at home with a prescription dev
  2 KB (223 words) - 20:25, 7 February 2024
• Addy
  ...Addy" is frequently used in informal contexts, particularly among students and young adults. ...system stimulants that help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD.
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• Major depressive disorder
  ...elf-esteem, loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities, low energy, and pain without a clear cause. * Tiredness and lack of energy
  2 KB (267 words) - 19:51, 7 February 2024
• Suicide prevention
  ...he collective efforts of local citizen organizations, health professionals and related professionals to reduce the incidence of [[suicide]]. ...ved from the Latin ''suicidium'', from ''sui caedere'', "to kill oneself", and the English term "prevention", from the Latin ''praeventio'', "to act befor
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• Grandiose delusions
  ...delusional disorder]], and a substantial portion of those with [[substance abuse]] disorders. ..."grandiose delusions" comes from the Latin words "grandis" meaning "great" and "deludere" meaning "to deceive". It refers to an individual's over-inflated
  2 KB (259 words) - 04:14, 11 February 2024
• Border
  ...It includes self-image issues, difficulty managing emotions and behavior, and a pattern of unstable relationships. ...ple who were thought to be on the border between the diagnoses of neurosis and psychosis. Hence, the term "borderline" was born.
  2 KB (257 words) - 15:41, 4 February 2024
• Betamethadol
  ...olled substance]] in the United States due to its high potential for abuse and addiction. ...sia, sedation, and respiratory depression. It is more potent than morphine and has a longer duration of action.
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• Suicidal thoughts
  ...he term is derived from the Latin word "suicidium," which means "suicide," and the English word "thought." ...oneself, which can range from a detailed plan to a fleeting consideration and does not include the final act of killing oneself. The majority of people w
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• Clinical psychologist
  ...professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. ...meaning "study". Thus, a clinical psychologist is one who studies the mind and mental health in a patient-care setting.
  2 KB (270 words) - 05:49, 11 February 2024
• Anhedonia
  ...by Ribot in 1896, and it is derived from the Greek words ''an-'' (without) and ''hēdonē'' (pleasure). ...Physical anhedonia]]. Social anhedonia is an disinterest in social contact and a lack of pleasure in social situations. Physical anhedonia is an inability
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• Glutethimide
  ...for abuse and addiction, it is classified as a [[Schedule II]] controlled substance in the United States. .... More serious side effects can include respiratory depression, addiction, and overdose.
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