July 1989 – Mental Health PDX

Stop using the term “substance abuse”

July 18, 1989

Published in The Counselor, July 1989 By J. Renaud We want you to stop using the inaccurate, biased and judgmental term “substance abuse” now. The expression “substance abuse” perpetuates ignorant and moralistic attitudes toward people with chemical dependency. Few health professionals have the nerve to openly oppose the disease nature of chemical dependency. The facts […]

Mental Patients Help Their Own

July 14, 1989

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From the Oregonian, July 14, 1989 When Jerry Wang walked out of the mental ward, he felt like a hatchling shoved out of the nest. He was baffled about how to lead his life following his nervous breakdown. He passed his days in front of a television set. He craved companionship. Affected by a bipolar […]