Oct 20, 2015 | Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health
It’s a sad fact that mental disorders are frequently associated with drug addiction, and dual diagnosis treatment centers exist precisely for this reason. This isn’t to say that mentally unstable people are more likely to use drugs, but certain disorders can lead...
Sep 7, 2015 | Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health
Substance Addiction can be Related to Mental Disorder Substance abuse has in the past been treated as a behavioral disorder, but contemporary research has shown that addiction is frequently paired with a mental disorder. Certain mental disorders, however, are more...
May 20, 2015 | Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health
Dual Diagnosis & Anti-Depressants When an individual suffers from both a substance abuse problem as well as a mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, it is referred to as a co-occurring disorder or a dual diagnosis. As these are...
Mar 20, 2015 | Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health
How to Avoid Relapse When You Suffer From Dual Diagnosis Dual diagnosis is the difficult condition of suffering not only from a substance abuse issue, but also struggling with a mental health issue. Whether it is anxiety, depression, bipolar or other issues, it can be...
