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2discussionquestions.docxM8D1: Recovery
Recovery is a very personal process. As you participate in this exercise, you will apply the research to a specific case. Make sure that as you review the research, you personalize your posting to the case of Hal.
Review the following:
· Deegan, P. E. (2005, October). The importance of personal medicine: A qualitative study of resilience in people with psychiatric disabilities (Links to an external site.) [PDF file size 177 KB]. Scandinavian journal of public health, 33(66), 29–35. Retrieved from http://sjp.sagepub.com/content/33/66_suppl/29.full.pdf+html
Video:
•Films Media Group. (Producer). (1998). Brain in recovery (Links to an external site.). [Video file] [03 min 55 sec]. In The Hijacked Brain. Retrieved from http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=103647&xtid=7681
After reviewing the suggested readings, and the scenario, answer the following questions:
1. Given the materials assigned for this discussion, what do you think are the most important factors for a person seeking recovery from an addiction?
•Based upon your own independent research, what are some examples of self-help organizations that can facilitate the recovery process?
M8D2: Personal Medicine in Recovery
In this module, you became aware of the concept of Personal Medicine as coined by Patricia Deegan. This concept is well known in the mental health field. However, it also applies to the field of addictions. In this activity, you will relate personal medicine to the addiction field and offer concrete examples.
Review the following website:
Website:
· Deegan, P. E. (2005, October). The importance of personal medicine: A qualitative study of resilience in people with psychiatric disabilities (Links to an external site.) [PDF file size 177 KB]. Scandinavian journal of public health, 33(66), 29–35. Retrieved from http://sjp.sagepub.com/content/33/66_suppl/29.full.pdf+html
After reviewing the module notes, the suggested readings, and the scenario, answer the following questions:
1.How does personal medicine play a role in addiction recovery?
•What are some examples of personal medicine?
•Why is something considered personal medicine for one person but not another?
