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Glossary

 
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  Waiver
States may request federal officials to waive or release the state from some statuatory and regulatory requirements of federal programs to allow local flexibility with funds, such as Medicaid.
  WCH
Women's and Children's Health
  Willie M. Program
A court-ordered program of services for children, who were aggressive, had emotional or behavioral disorders and for whom the state was not providing appropriate services. The State of North Carolina was relieved from the court-ordered program in 1999.
  Withdrawal
A psychological and / or physical syndrome caused by the abruptly stopping or reducing substance use that has been heavy and prolonged. The symptoms include clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational or other important areas of functioning and are not due to a general medical condition or accounted for by another mental disorder.
  WM
Willie M.
  WOM
Women with substance abuse disorders - child or adult
  WRAP
Wellness Recovery Action Plan - a mental health self-management and recovery system.
 
 
 
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