The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) by Adults

question 13

Multiple Choice

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by adults and children has significantly increased in the last decade. Individuals with chronic and/or disabling conditions are especially interested in CAM for the following reasons:

• A) CAM providers are easier to talk to.
• B) CAM is better grounded in scientific evidence.
• C) Dissatisfaction with the current health system.
• D) Eastern medicine offers better cures.

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Definitions:

Generalized Anxiety

A psychological condition marked by excessive, persistent, and unrealistic worry about everyday things, which is disproportionate to the actual source of worry.

Panic Disorders

Mental health disorders characterized by sudden and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.

Treatment Specificity

The degree to which a particular therapy or treatment method is uniquely effective for a specific ailment or disorder.

Relaxation Training

A therapeutic technique focused on teaching individuals how to effectively relax their minds and bodies to reduce stress and anxiety.