The Response - 7

Alphabet Soup
Acronyms in the Treatment and Recovery Arena
AA

Alcoholics Anonymous

Twelve-step program consisting of meeting and support for people in all stages
of recovery.

ACAO

Adult Children of Alcoholic

Organization that is intended to provide a forum for individuals who desire to recover
from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional family.

ADA

American Disabilities Act

A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability.

ATOD

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

Terminology used to refer to the primary categories of substances with a potential for
misuse and /or abuse.

Cocaine Anonymous

Twelve-step program for people who seek recovery from drug addiction.

CBT

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Psycho-social intervention that is the most widely used evidence-based practice for
improving mental health.

CCBH

Community Care Behavioral Health Organization

A non-profit managed care organization, working with a system of provider agencies
to deliver innovative, accessible behavioral health services.

CDC

Center for Disease Control

The leading federal public health institute, under the Department of Health and
Human Services, with the mission to save lives and protect people from health, safety,
and security threats.

CIWA

Clinical Alcohol Withdrawal Scale

A tool utilized in a clinical setting to measure withdrawal symptoms.

COCA

Council on Chemical Abuse

Berks County coordinating agency for publicly funded drug and alcohol prevention,
intervention, treatment, and recovery services.

CPS

Certified Prevention Specialist

An individual with training who provides services that build capacities of individuals
and systems to promote healthy environments, lifestyles and communities.

CRS

Certified Recovery Specialist

Person in recovery with expert training to assist others into the journey of recovery.

DDAP

Department of Drug and Alcohol Programming
(PA)

The Pennsylvania Single State Authority designated to engage, coordinate and lead
statewide efforts to prevent and reduce drug, alcohol and gambling addiction and
abuse; and to promote recovery.

DOC

Drug of choice

An illicit substance one is addicted to or tends to prefer.

EAP

Employee Assistant Program

A voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential assessments, shortterm counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees.

ETOH

Ethyl Alcohol

A chemical in many alcoholic beverages.

LOC

Level of care

A set of criteria for determining the most appropriate level of care for individuals
seeking treatment for substance abuse.

LOS

Length of stay

The duration of a single episode of hospitalization.

Medical Assistance

A public insurance system with eligibility mainly based on income.

MAT

Medication Assisted Treatment

An evidence-based treatment of substance use disorders that combines behavioral
therapy and medications.

MBRP

Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention

A relapse prevention approach designed to bring practices of mindful awareness to
individuals who have suffered from substance use disorders.

Mental Health

A person's condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.

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