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Caffeine abuse can impede the progress of rehabilitation. Taking caffeine simultaneously with certain oral medication can further complicate an already severe mental condition. A rehabilitation counselor may find it hard to identify the factor that alters a client's mental capacity, moreso when the disabled person's caffeine consumption is high. As such, caffeine use as a conventional means of relief or alleviating stress ought to be discouraged. Adequate knowledge on the caffeine habit can provide counselors with a logical explanation when discrepancies emerge in the course of rehabilitation., Caffeine abuse is so common in our society that its effects are often not addressed as clinical issues. This article seeks to explain the psychological and physiological impact caffeine abuse can have on a rehabilitation client by examining recent research findings applicable to specific disability populations and to consumers of general rehabilitation services. in addition, these findings are examined as they pertain to day-to-day social and vocational life. The article offers specific suggestions for rehabilitation counselors and other professionals to help them evaluate caffeine abuse among clients and to assess its impact on the rehabilitation process., The consumption of caffeine may at first seem to be of minor importance when compared to the many variables which influence the lives of rehabilitation clients. However, abuse of caffeine [...]

Myths regarding the disabled are widespread in our society and extend even to the rehabilitation counselor and other service providers. Although they may take on a more subtle form within a vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency, myths and stereotypes can still influence the way in which the provider responds to the client. Counselors are not immune to societal influences any more than other individuals; societal attitudes may take the form of an unconscious prejudice. The process of myth formulation and ways to avoid impairment of judgement as a result of bias are discussed. It is stressed that it is a mistake for the counselor to try to predict a client's outcome based on the type of disability or the client's characteristics. If a counselor is not receptive to a client's assertiveness or self-advocacy, it may indicate that stereotypical thinking interferes with the counselor's judgement. Counselors should continually examine their attitudes towards their clients if they are to avoid the negative influence of myths and stereotypes when working with the disabled. The complexities and the impact of disability myths need to be further examined; the extent to which they are incorporated by professionals and agencies serving the disabled must be understood. Removal of these myths will ultimately make the vocational training process more effective. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.), This article explores some of the ways in which disability myths become institutionalized in the vocational rehabilitation service delivery system. The article focuses upon the behavior and attitudes of the vocational rehabilitation counselor who may unknowingly incorporate disability myths into his or her daily encounters with clients. A discussion follows on the impact this has upon the VR system, with some suggestions for VR counselors., Disability myths are based upon prejudicial attitudes and inaccurate beliefs about people with disabilities. Such myths arise from cultural and psychological "learning" that prescribes the way one reacts to persons [...]