Intervention
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A planned, often group, meeting with a person with addiction, with the aim of overcoming denial and inducing the individual to seek treatment.
Related terms
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AddictionLoss of control over indulging in a substance or performing an action or behavior, and continued craving for it despite negative consequences.
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DenialA defense mechanism characterized by the inability to recognize or admit that addiction is the cause of problems, rather than a solution or mere byproduct. Denial can also refer…
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Intervention studyA study that compares one group that receives a medication or other therapy (an intervention) and another group does not (controls).
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RCTAbbreviation for randomized controlled trial, a study in which researchers choose a study population at random; one group receives the intervention (such as a nutritional…