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sedative-, hypnotic-, or anxiolytic-induced persisting amnestic disorder

a disturbance in memory due to the persisting effects of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic drugs. The ability to learn new information or to recall previously learned information is impaired enough to interfere markedly with social or occupational functioning and to represent a significant decline from a previous level of functioning. Unlike those diagnosed with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder, people diagnosed with this disorder can recover memory functioning.

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December 19th 2024

stigma

stigma

n. the negative social attitude attached to a characteristic of an individual that may be regarded as a mental, physical, or social deficiency. A stigma implies social disapproval and can lead unfairly to discrimination against and exclusion of the individual.