The non-synthetic derivatives derived from the poppy plant.

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.

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

Primary Care Physician.

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

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).

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.

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

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

Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment