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Substitution: From 1 Different Sources

n. 1. (in psychoanalysis) the replacement of one idea by another: a form of *defence mechanism. 2. (symptom substitution) (in psychology) the supposed process whereby removing one psychological symptom leads to another symptom appearing if the basic psychological cause has not been removed. It is controversial whether this happens. 3. the replacement of one addictive and dangerous drug with another that is better controlled and easier to manage, with the aim of harm reduction.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Generic Drug Substitution

Generic drugs have been licensed as equivalent to brand name drugs. Generics are usually less expensive and they may be substituted by the dispenser.... generic drug substitution

Substitution Therapy

provision of a less harmful alternative to a drug or remedy that a patient has been receiving. It is used when the patient has become addicted to a drug or is placing too much reliance upon a particular remedy. An example is the replacement of heroin in an opioid-dependent patient with methadone.... substitution therapy

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