Dual Diagnosis
Health professionals give a dual diagnosis when a patient is found to suffer from a mental health disorder along with substance addiction. When there are co-occurring disorders, each issue needs to be addressed for a full and lasting recovery. Get the facts on other disorders commonly intertwined that may require a dual diagnosis.
Perfectionism: Another Form of Addiction
By Chris WeldonThough it may not be as life-threatening as chemical substances, this mental disposition can bring just as much emotional pain. Continue Reading
Though it may not be as life-threatening as chemical substances, this mental disposition can bring just as much emotional pain. Continue Reading
The 5 Most Common Co-occurring Disorders with Drugs and Alcohol
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterSubstance abuse may actually be a symptom of having a more severe mental illness. Here are 5 disorders that tend to linger amid... Continue Reading
Substance abuse may actually be a symptom of having a more severe mental illness. Here are 5 disorders that tend to linger amid... Continue Reading
Addiction and Abuse: The Never Ending Cycle
By Dominica ApplegateMost cases of verbal and physical abuse in a relationship typically involves substance addiction. Here's what you need to know ... Continue Reading
Most cases of verbal and physical abuse in a relationship typically involves substance addiction. Here's what you need to know ... Continue Reading
Are You Struggling with OCD?
By Benhilda ChanetsaObsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a highly treatable medical condition, but you need to be proactive. Continue Reading
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a highly treatable medical condition, but you need to be proactive. Continue Reading
Depression and Alcoholism: How to Treat Both
By Dominica ApplegateSubstance abuse professionals assert that there is a connection between alcoholism and depression. If this is the case, just ho... Continue Reading
Substance abuse professionals assert that there is a connection between alcoholism and depression. If this is the case, just ho... Continue Reading
The Commonalities Between Sex Addiction and Drug Addiction
By Elizabeth SewardThe addiction experience can vary based on the person and circumstance, but recent research suggests a neurological connection ... Continue Reading
The addiction experience can vary based on the person and circumstance, but recent research suggests a neurological connection ... Continue Reading
The Link Between Depression and Addiction
By Nancy BurgessSee how depression and addiction relate to one another and how each can be treated. Continue Reading
See how depression and addiction relate to one another and how each can be treated. Continue Reading
Zoloft Antidepressant for Treating Mental Depression
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterZoloft antidepressant medication may be recommended by your doctor for treating depression. If you are new to antidepressants, ... Continue Reading
Zoloft antidepressant medication may be recommended by your doctor for treating depression. If you are new to antidepressants, ... Continue Reading
What Is the Meaning of Healthy?
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterNowadays 'health' is a major topic of interest in our society. Whether you wish to maintain your health as it is, or you want t... Continue Reading
Nowadays 'health' is a major topic of interest in our society. Whether you wish to maintain your health as it is, or you want t... Continue Reading
Dual Diagnosis, Part 2
Dual diagnosis, also known as "co-occurring disorders," refers to people who have a mental illness diagnosis as well as an addi... Continue Reading
Dual diagnosis, also known as "co-occurring disorders," refers to people who have a mental illness diagnosis as well as an addi... Continue Reading
Dual Diagnosis 101: How Mental Health Disorders and Substance Use Disorder Often go Hand in Hand
Dual diagnosis, also known as "co-occurring disorders," refers to people who have a mental illness diagnosis as well as an addi... Continue Reading
Dual diagnosis, also known as "co-occurring disorders," refers to people who have a mental illness diagnosis as well as an addi... Continue Reading
6 Major Facts about Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder affects approximately 2.3 million U.S. adults in any given year. Here is some general information you should k... Continue Reading
Bipolar disorder affects approximately 2.3 million U.S. adults in any given year. Here is some general information you should k... Continue Reading