Detox Related Terms 3

Question 1

What does 'withdrawal' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms that occur when a substance is reduced or stopped

Answer

Withdrawal is the set of physical and mental symptoms that appear when use is cut back or ended.

Question 2

The term 'relapse' means what?

Accepted Answer

Returning to substance use after a period of abstinence

Answer

Relapse is resuming substance use after having stopped.

Question 3

What is 'abstinence' in recovery terminology?

Accepted Answer

Refraining completely from substance use

Answer

Abstinence is the complete avoidance of the substance.

Question 4

The term 'sobriety' generally describes what state?

Accepted Answer

Being free from intoxicating substances

Answer

Sobriety is the state of not being under the influence of intoxicants.

Question 5

What does 'MAT' stand for in addiction treatment?

Accepted Answer

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Answer

MAT is Medication-Assisted Treatment, combining medications with counseling.

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