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Glossary of Terms
List of Terms that deal with addiction, addiction recovery, drug rehabs and halfway houses:

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Hash - From the word “Hashish”. Originating in the middle-east, “Hash” is a concentrated version of marijuana made by knocking off and collecting the THC crystals from a marijuana plant to produce a clay-like substance that is very potent.
“I have been smoking marijuana for a long time, but always wanted to try hash or even hash brownies”

Hash-Oil - With the same origins of Hash, Hash-oil is a result of pressing the already potent “Hashish” to produce an even more potent oil that is also smoked.
“When I went to hook up today, my supplier told me he would have some hash-oil available soon. I can’t wait to try it.”

Halfway House - At one time this term was used specifically to refer to homes for those recently released from prison. For the most part this is no longer true and halfway houses serve clients from every walk of life although some states (specifically CA and MA) do still use the old definition. More commonly they are sober living environments with some structure such as required house meetings, peer run step study groups, attendance at a certain number of 12-step meetings per week, part time work and ongoing sobriety. No therapy is provided although they can help residents find counselors in the community and many do not allow psychotropic medications. Halfway houses are usually very affordable (about the same amount as renting an apartment in that community) and one can stay there for up to one year. The term halfway house does refer almost exclusively to those in recovery from substance abuse. This level of care is very difficult to find for those who are not chemically dependent.

Hallucinations - Hallucinations are experiences of sensations that have no source. Some examples of hallucinations include hearing nonexistent voices, seeing nonexistent things, and experiencing burning or pain sensations with no physical cause.

Health Employer Data and Information Set - A set of HMO performance measures that are maintained by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. HEDIS data is collected annually and provides an informational resource for the public on issues of health plan quality.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - This 1996 act provides protections for consumers in group health insurance plans. HIPAA prevents health plans from excluding health coverage of pre-existing conditions and discriminating on the basis of health status.

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) - A type of managed care plan that acts as both insurer and provider of a comprehensive set of health care services to an enrolled population. Services are furnished through a network of providers.

Histrionic Personality Disorder - A disorder in which your behavior is characterized by being overly dramatic, excessively sensitive to the approval of others, excessively concerned with your appearance, and by an exaggerated level of intimacy in relationships.

Home-based Services - Help provided in a family’s home either for a defined period of time or for as long as it takes to deal with a mental health problem. Examples include parent training, counseling, and working with family members to identify, find, or provide other necessary help. The goal is to prevent the child from being placed outside of the home. (Alternate term: in-home supports.)

Horizontal Consolidation - When local health plans (or local hospitals) merge. This practice was popular in the late 1990s and was used to expand regional business presence.

Hook-up - To successfully purchase any quantity of drugs or To engage in romantic/sexual activity with little to no emotional attachment.
Both parties are usually under the influence of alcohol or some other drug.
“before we go to the party I would like to hook-up with some fine bud” or “Jessica was so drunk last night that she hooked up with Mike!”

Hot-boxed - Smoking marijuana in a confined space such as a closet or a car so that the area fills with smoke, saturating their every breath.
“After hot-boxing in the car we were all completely baked!”

Hyper - A prefix meaning excessive or increased.

Hyperactivity - A condition of disturbed behavior characterized by prominent over activity, distractibility, impulsiveness, difficulty concentrating and aggressiveness

Hypo-. A prefix meaning inadequate or insufficient.

Hypochondria - Excessive concern about health.

Hypomania - A mild form of mania characterized by increased energy, improved mood, irritability or decreased need for sleep. May be a precursor to a full manic episode.