The Addiction Philosophy Map
Glossary of terms used on this site
Glossaries
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| Cogito |
1. : the philosophic principle that one's existence is demonstrated by the fact that one thinks
2. the intellectual processes of the self or ego
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| comorbid |
: existing simultaneously with and usually independently of another medical condition
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| compulsion |
compulsion -- an irresistible persistent impulse to perform an act (as excessive hand washing); also : the act itself
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| compulsive |
: of, relating to, caused by, or suggestive of psychological compulsion or obsession <repetitive and compulsive behavior> <compulsive hoarding> <a compulsive gambler>
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| consummatory |
Сonsummatory behaviour -- (Psychology) any behaviour that leads directly to the satisfaction of an innate drive, e.g. eating or drinking
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| Craving |
Craving -- a strong desire to consume a particular substance—e.g., of abuse (cocaine)—or food (chocolate); craving is a major factor in relapse and/or continued use after withdrawal from a substance of abuse and is both imprecisely defined and difficult to measure
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