(Sher et al, 570) Another study showed the relationship between COAs and the use of illegal substances. ... (Chassin et al, 74) It also states that the likeliness of a COA to use drugs is more than twice that of a non-COA. ... (Chassin et al, 77) Family studies have shown that first relatives of alcoholics are three to four times more likely to have alcoholism than first relatives of non-alcoholics. ...
Using various measurement methods, previous studies estimated a wide range of prevalence for depression in substance users, suggesting rates from 16% to as high as 56% (Regier et al., 1990; Miller et al., 1996, 1997; Coelho et al., 2000; Roeloffs et al., 2002, as cited in Joosen, Garrity, Staton-Tindall, Hiller, Leukefeld, & Webster, 2005). ...
Body image involves our perception, imagination, emotions, and physical sensations of and about our bodies. It is not static, but ever changing; sensitive to changes in mood, environment, and physical experience. It is not based on fact. It is psychological in nature, and much more influenced by self-esteem than by actual physical attractiveness as judged by others. It is not inborn, but learned. ...
In general, the positive outcomes for working in partnership are: • Improved services • Empowerment • Autonomy • Informed decision making There are as well negative outcomes: • Neglect • Abuse and harm • Anger • Miscommunication • Information overload • Confusion • Frustration • Duplication of service provision • Disempowerment According to Reeves at al. 2010, interprofessional partnership is an activity based on: • Common goals (e.g. effective care for the patient) • Roles and responsibilities clearly made • Co...
