Define What Is Meant by Proximal Stressors

question 16

Essay

Define what is meant by proximal stressors. Provide examples in your response. Why are these stressors important to consider in the study of family stress?

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Definitions:

Barbiturate

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, commonly used for anesthesia, sedation, and the treatment of various sleep disorders.

Drowsy

A state of feeling sleepy or lethargic, often leading to a decreased level of consciousness or alertness.

Heroin

An opioid drug made from morphine, highly addictive and illegal, used primarily for its euphoric effects.

Heroin Overdose

A potentially lethal consequence of using excessive amounts of heroin, leading to symptoms like depressed breathing, coma, and death without timely intervention.