Adherence Barriers

Most rehabilitation counseling clients will be using at least one medication. Many people who use medications are not fully informed about:

• The reasons that they are taking the medication (diagnosis, positive effects);

• The side effects of the medication;

• Potential interaction effects of medications and medications with other foods/drink;

• The importance of dosing and schedule

• This may be particularly true for Minors, Persons with learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, Elderly