Caused by interruption of blood to brain. Stroke survivor is preferred over stroke victim. Substance dependence . Substance dependence is generally characterized by impaired control over consumption, preoccupation with the substance, and denial of impairment in life areas. Although such terms as alcoholic and addict are medically acceptable, they may be pejorative to some individuals.
Acceptable terms are people who are substance dependent or people who are alcohol dependent .
Individuals who are substance dependent and currently abstaining from substances are considered in recovery . Avoid tear-jerking human interest stories about incurable diseases, congenital impairments, or severe injury. Focus instead on issues that affect the quality of life for those same individuals, such as accessible transportation, housing, affordable health care, employment opportunities, and discrimination. Even though the public may admire super-achievers, portraying people with disabilities as superstars raises false expectations that all people with disabilities should achieve this level. Instead, say person who has multiple sclerosis or man who had polio.