Glossary Terms

Recover with compassion, rebuild with care.

Compassionate, evidence-based care for addiction, chronic pain, and infectious diseases in Morgan Hill, California.

Nalmefene

Opioid antagonist to reduce alcohol use.

Naltrexone

Blocks opioid receptors to reduce alcohol/opioid cravings.

Neuroplastic Pain

Chronic pain from brain misinterpreting safe body signals as threats.

Nicotine Gum

Releases nicotine to manage sudden cravings.

Nicotine Inhaler

Device delivering nicotine vapor to mimic smoking sensation.

Nicotine Lozenge

Dissolvable tablet delivering nicotine to ease smoking cravings.