Briefly Discuss Some Post-Soviet Union Challenges Facing Russia, Including Alcoholism

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Essay

Briefly discuss some post-Soviet Union challenges facing Russia, including alcoholism and corruption.

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Definitions:

Ego-Syntonic

Refers to thoughts, feelings, beliefs, or behaviors that one accepts as part of oneself and does not want to be cured of, even if others find them difficult to deal with.

Ego-Dystonic

Referring to thoughts, impulses, and behaviors that are felt to be repugnant, distressing, unacceptable, or inconsistent with one's self-concept.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification of recognized mental disorders used by healthcare professionals.

Psychiatric Diagnosis

The process by which a skilled practitioner identifies and categorizes mental health disorders based on symptom patterns and diagnostic criteria.