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Dual Diagnosis
Medline Plus on Dual Diagnosis – Resources and information guides for those suffering from dual diagnosis. Information provided by the National Library of Medicine.
Mental Health America Dual Diagnosis – Information on co-occurring disorders from Mental Health America.
Dual Diagnosis and Integrated Treatment of Mental Illness and Substance Abuse – National Alliance on Mental Illness details on dual diagnosis and the services used to help those who suffer from co-occurring disorders.
Find Treatment for Dual Diagnosis – Information, resources and deals related to dual diagnosis and co-occurring health conditions.
Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Disordrs – From SAMHSA Treatment Improvement Protocols.
Co-occurring Disorders Treatment – Integrated Care, Approaches and Options for the treatment of patients with co-occurring conditions.
Diagnosis Dictionary: Co-occurring Disorders – From Psychology today dictionary including definition, symptoms, causes and treatments.
Rates of Co-occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders – SAMHSA facts on mental and substance use conditions that co-occur.
Medication Assisted Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders – SAMHSA report defining co-occurring disorders and medication assisted treatment options.
Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse & Mental Illness – NAMI dual diagnosis fact sheet.
Primarily, the goal of a dual diagnosis treatment center is to effectively treat co-existing physical or mental health conditions of an addict along with their substance abuse. By treating all conditions in continuum and integrating the treatment services, many benefits can be received in dual diagnosis treatment centers that may be limited by other providers…..
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When two mental disorders or illnesses occur at the same time, or in sequence, in the same person, it is known as comorbidity; when these conditions are diagnosed, it is called a dual diagnosis. Mental disorders are defined by the National Institute on Drug Abuse as “A mental condition marked primarily by sufficient disorganization of….
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Alcohol and drug addictions can slowly destroy a person’s life from the inside out. People in drug addiction treatment contend with ongoing pressures and challenges brought about by the long-term effects of drug use. When recovering addicts must also contend with a psychological disorder, the recovery process becomes that much more difficult. Within the addiction’s….
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Many people who suffer from a drug or alcohol addiction also suffer from a mental illness. According to www.nami.org, it is generally agreed that as much as 50 percent of the mentally ill population also has a substance abuse problem. The drug most commonly used is alcohol, followed by marijuana and cocaine. Prescription drugs such….
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Dual diagnosis treatment programs help individuals who have a substance abuse problem as well as a mental illness A high percentage of people who abuse drugs or alcohol have been linked to having at least one mental disorder Almost thirty percent of people who suffer from a mental disorder begin to use drugs or alcohol….
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Many people suffer from both co-occurring chemical dependency disorders and behavioral health problems such as anxiety and depression. This condition is commonly known as dual diagnosis. What is worse is that it is more prevalent than many people realize. According to a study conducted by the Journal of the American Medical Association, nearly 53 percent….
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It’s not uncommon for someone to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of a traumatic event in their life and what’s even more common is a subsequent addiction occurring as a result of a desire to self-medicate to overcome this condition. Is PTSD causing your addiction? Many people suffer great tragedy that causes….
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A recent survey found that the number of people who have entered treatment for addiction to benzos such as Valium and Xanax as well as narcotic painkillers such as Oxycodone has increased more than 500% in the past ten years. The overall increase in substance abuse treatment admissions during this period of time was just….
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Nearly 1.4 million New Yorkers abuse or are dependent on alcohol, drugs or both. A new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provided this and other information about substance abuse and mental health patterns in each state. Rates vary state to state, but all areas of the country are affected….
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Drug testing basically involves collecting the urine samples to test the different drugs like cocaine, marijuana, PCP, amphetamines, etc. The teenagers, are especially more vulnerable to drug abuse as their body and brains are still developing. This can lead to adverse effects on his health, body, behavior and brain. There are number of methods that….
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