Substance Use Disorder treatment programs often involving twelve steps toward becoming spiritually enlightened and as a result, sober. The two most popular associations are Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Short Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Perception Questionnaire.

The cessation of all consumption of a particular substance or a variety of substances. Often the ultimate goal of substance dependence treatments.

Maladaptive pattern of use leading to clinically significant impairment manifesting one or more of the following within a 12-month period: behavioral impairment, use in hazardous situations, legal problems, recurrent use in spite of social and interpersonal problems.

A prescription drug used to treat alcohol dependence by interacting with the glutamate neurotransmitter system.

Begins within 6 hours of the last drink and can range from minor withdrawal (insomnia, tremulousness, anxiety, GI upset) to seizures, hallucinations and at its most severe, delirium tremens.

A partial opioid agonist used to treat opioid addiction.

A non-nicotine, FDA-approved prescription for smoking cessation. Is sold under the brand names Zyban and Wellbutrin.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (federal level).

Extra precautions are taken for the confidentiality of SUD. Information regarding Substance Abuse Problems is confidential and cannot be released to another provider without the specific signed release of information from the patient or a subpoena. This legislation is defined by the Federal Regulation "Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records.”