# Substance abuse

Alcohol Use Disorder: A New Science of Lasting Recovery

Alcohol Use Disorder (Formerly Alcohol Dependence or Alcoholism) The Core Definition: Defining Alcohol Use Disorder...

Alpha Alcoholism: Spotting the Subtle Signs of Addiction

Alpha Alcoholism The Core Definition of Alpha Alcoholism Alpha Alcoholism is the initial and often...

Intravenous Dependency: The Psychology of Mainlining

is typically classed as slang for the injection of illegal drugs intravenously. MAINLINING: “Injecting drugs...

Motivational Enhancement: Ignite Your Inner Drive

Motivational Enhancement Therapy The Core Definition and Mechanism of Change Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) is...

Antabuse: The Psychology of Sustained Sobriety

n. the trade name for the drug disulfiram. ANTABUSE: “The person was prescribed Antabuse, which...

Cue Exposure: Breaking the Cycle of Addiction

CUE EXPOSURE The Core Definition of Cue Exposure Therapy Cue Exposure (CE) is a specialized...

Tactile Hallucination: When Your Skin Deceives Your Mind

Tactile Hallucination The Core Definition of Tactile Hallucination A tactile hallucination, clinically referred to as...

Erotomania: The Dangerous Illusion of Being Loved

Erotic Paranoia (Erotomania) Introduction and Core Definition Erotic paranoia, clinically and historically recognized as Erotomania...

Symptom Substitution: Why Your Hidden Habits Persist

Substance-Induced Mood: Unmasking Your Hidden Triggers

Substance-Induced Mood Disorder: A Comprehensive Overview Core Definition and Mechanism Substance-Induced Mood Disorder (SIMD) is...

Drug-Induced Psychosis: Navigating the Mind’s Fragile Break

Drug-Induced Psychosis The Core Definition of Drug-Induced Psychosis Drug-induced psychosis (DIP) is a severe, yet...

Substance Detox: Reclaim Your Mental Freedom

Detoxification Center Introduction to Detoxification Centers A detoxification center, often referred to simply as a...