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The Clap: A slang term for Gonorrhea.

Therapy: Therapy is treatment for a disease or disorder.  Generally thought of as treatment for drug or alcohol related issues it is also for the treatment of mental disease or disorder.  There are different forms of therapy, individual, family and group are the most common. See related article Does Your Teen Need Help

Treatment: A form of intervention that is established with a mental health professional to alleviate symptoms and provide support over a period of time.  This can be done on an outpatient or inpatient basis.

Treatment Center: Any center or inpatient facility, licensed by the State Agency in charge, for the treatment of drugs and alcohol and/or mental illness.  This type of center can provide day treatment, inpatient, and outpatient services. See also Residential Treatment Center

Trichotillomania: This is a recurrent pulling out of one's hair in order to release tension.

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