Personality disorders are resistant to treatment efforts. Individuals with personality

disorders rarely volunteer for treatment. Many times, they seek therapy because of

external pressure, from the courts, or from demands by friends and family. Should we

invest the effort to "cure" individuals who believe that they do not have any problems?

Explain. When might forced treatment be appropriate, if ever? Explain your

thoughts.

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Justine Gill

Biology

7 February, 06:24

Personality disorders are resistant to treatment efforts. Individuals with personality

disorders rarely volunteer for treatment. Many times, they seek therapy because of

external pressure, from the courts, or from demands by friends and family. Should we

invest the effort to "cure" individuals who believe that they do not have any problems?

Explain. When might forced treatment be appropriate, if ever? Explain your

thoughts.

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Reina · Answer 1

Personality disorders are resistant to treatment efforts. Individuals with personality disorders rarely volunteer for treatment. Many times, they seek therapy because of external pressure, from the courts, or from demands by friends and family. Should we invest the effort to "cure" individuals who believe that they do not have any problems? Explain. When might forced treatment be appropriate, if ever? Explain your thoughts.

Drug therapy is a must and should be administered accordingly. Although different personality determines such administration, drug therapy should not be enforced on anyone rather the importance should be made known before administration.