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WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

compulsive: resulting from an overpowering urge. depressant: a substance that reduces the effects of arousal or stimulation in the brain. dual diagnosis: when a person has a substance use disorder and another mental health disorder at the same time. neurotransmitter: a chemical that transfers information between neurons, the cells that make up the central nervous system. self-medicate: to use substances to lessen the effects of anxiety, stress, or other mental disorders.