In the past, many referred to bipolar disorder as manic depression. This disorder is marked by intense and sudden shifts in behavior, energy levels, and mood. Some believed that drug and alcohol addiction recovery should address severe mental conditions such as bipolar disorder. As medical professionals understand co-occurring disorders better, dual diagnosis treatment is becoming … Read more
Addiction and mental health disorders are closely related. Mental health disorders can push someone to addictive tendencies. Similarly, addiction can lead to the development of certain disorders. When a person is suffering from mental health issues and addiction simultaneously, we say they have co-occurring disorders. Co-occurring disorders can be difficult to diagnose. Mental health disorders … Read more
By definition, a co-occurring disorder is a condition whereby you experience mental-related illnesses and substance use disorders at the same time. Dual diagnosis occurs in different forms when any mental illness (such as anxiety, depression, and psychosis) combines with an addiction (such as an alcohol use disorder). The importance of dual diagnosis treatment is evident … Read more
If you or a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder, an addiction to drugs or alcohol, then you’ve likely heard the term dual diagnosis. Addiction is a complex disease with both physical and mental aspects. It can also put individuals at higher risk of developing a mental health issue like depression or … Read more
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