In addition to the vocabulary list at the beginning of this
blog, here are a few more definitions to terms which are used within the field
of addiction and some of which appear in this blog.
Intervener: an individual, group or organization who takes
on the helper role in the treatment of client of substance or process based
addictions and mental health (con-current disorder).
Tiered continuum of services: five tiers of differing types
of services available in Canada from broad and general which is seen in tier
one to specific an intensive which marks tier five.
Processed based addiction: an addiction or dependence on a
behavior which does not involve the use of a substance rather a behavior which
is preformed that has rewards which makes the participation in the behavior
addictive.
Mandated client: a client who has not made a personal
decision to seek assistance with substance use or abuse but rather has external
pressure from friends, family, employers, courts, social services, child and
protective services, the criminal justice system and so on.
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