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Opiate

The non-synthetic derivatives derived from the poppy plant.

Opioid

Semi-synthetic (partially derived from the plant) and synthetic drugs (not derived from the plant) which mimic opiate actions. A type of depressant drug that diminishes pain and central nervous system activity. Prescription opioids include morphine, meperidine (Demerol), methadone, codeine, and various opioid drugs for coughing and pain. Illicit opioids include heroin.

Outpatient treatment

Includes the following types of treatment: partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, early intervention (education).

P

PCP

Primary Care Physician.

PCPC

Pennsylvania’s Client Placement Criteria for Adults. A methodology for determining level of treatment and a placement tool for insurers.

Posttest

Any inquiry occurring after exposure to an intervention or experience. Inquiry may include formal or informal assessment or evaluation (quiz, test, survey) of some phenomenon, usually (but not always) the same as the pretest (although a pretest may not have been conducted).

Pretest

Any inquiry occurring prior to exposure to an intervention or experience. Inquiries may include formal or informal assessments or evaluations (tests, quizzes, surveys) of some phenomenon. Also known as a "baseline assessment". Pretests are often used in conjunction with posttests.

R

Referral and Treatment

Actively assisting patients with appropriate treatment and linkages to recovery support for patients who require more extensive treatment and access to specialty care.

S

SAMHSA

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (federal level). Pronounced "SAM-suh."

SBIRT

Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment

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