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shofmannx20

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Describe the stigma often associated with substance-related disorders, and how this influences treatment-seeking behavior.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The Mayo Clinic has provided practical tips for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia that include
 
  a. assessing the independence of a person with dementia.
  b. keeping high expectations.
  c. minimizing communication.
  d. all of these are tips for caregivers from the Mayo Clinic.


princessflame2016

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

- social discrimination with respect to employment, housing, and interpersonal rejection
- people may feel afraid of the person with the substance-related disorder
- rejection by family or friends
- lower wage from employers
- such stigma may adversely affect treatment seeking

Answer to Question 2

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