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Do Scandinavian countries treat drug abuse as a mental health issue?
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∙ 13y ago
Drug abusers are, free of charge, admitted to clinics if they so desire and are given Metadon if they desire, thus partially treat it as a mental health issue.
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Where is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration located?
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is located at Rockville. However, the SMSA operates mainly over telephone and their website.
What is the concept of Community Mental Health?
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Why drugs abuse bad for your health?
Drug abuse will affect people's physical and mental health. According to TeensHealth.org, drug abuse causes changes to the body and brain that are harmful. The health problems that result from drug abuse will depend on the specific drug being abused. General health effects of drug abuse include respiratory problems, heart problems, loss of memory, neurological damage, mental health disorders such as mood disorders, overdose and death.
Factors that help develop good Mental Health?
confidence self esteem abuse
What and is defined as inflicting mental pain suffering or fear on an elder person through verbal or nonverbal actions?
Abuse.
What has the author Marilyn Strachan Peterson written?
Marilyn Strachan Peterson has written: 'The role of mental health professionals in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect' -- subject(s): Child abuse, Abused children, Prevention, Mental health services
What factors develop mental health?
Factors that develop mental health are genes; trauma (such as a bad accident; witnessing a trauma; abuse; rape, etc.) Stress alone can also cause mental health issues along with the misuse of street drugs and alcohol.
Objectives of mental health education on substance abuse?
Substance abuse is the result of or is a contributor of poor mental health. Substance abuse was created because of poor mental knowledge, or a feeling of low opinion of self or circumstances. Mental health education reclaims the healthy self identity that we are all entitled to and that we are all born with. Children not raised bad circumstances have an inherant self identity. They know what they are capable of. They like most people and have a healthy outlook on their future. Substance abuse erases or warps that identity and thus warps our decision making.
Some community health problems?
Community health problems include HIV/AIDS, tobacco abuse, other substance abuse, injury and violence, overweight and obesity and mental ill health. Tobacco abuse is said to be the greatest cause of early deaths in the USA.
What abuse is taking away a person's privilege's?
What is a potential sign of physical abuse
What has the author Vernon R Wiehe written?
Vernon R Wiehe has written: 'Sibling abuse' -- subject(s): Adult child sexual abuse victims, Adult child abuse victims, Brothers and sisters, Crimes against, Incest victims 'Management by objectives in mental health services' -- subject(s): Community mental health services, Management by objectives
What lifestyle choices by a pregnant women can jeopardize her baby's mental health?
Drug abuse and cigarette smoking during pregnancy have also been linked to mental retardation.
