Journalistic Accounts Often State That One Out of Every Two

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Essay

Journalistic accounts often state that one out of every two marriages ends in divorce. Explain why this statement presents a distorted image of divorce in the United States. Provide an alternative statistic which presents a more accurate description of divorce in the U.S.A.

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Definitions:

Psychiatric Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by disturbances in thought, emotion, or behavior that lead to significant distress or impairment in functioning.

SUDs

Substance Use Disorders, a term used to describe conditions involving the compulsive use of substances despite harmful consequences.

ASAM

The American Society of Addiction Medicine, an organization dedicated to increasing access and improving the quality of addiction treatment, educating physicians and the public, supporting research and prevention, and promoting the appropriate role of physicians in the care of patients with addiction.

Withdrawal Management

Medical and psychological care provided to individuals experiencing withdrawal symptoms from substances like drugs or alcohol.