Posts Tagged ‘dual diagnosis’
Tackling the Stages of Addiction Recovery
Tackling the Stages of Addiction Recovery Treating addiction is a lengthy process, and it is one that consists of many different stages. In order to achieve maximum health and sobriety that can last, it is important to work through these various stages. Learning about the stages can help individuals get a better understanding of what…
Read MoreDual Diagnosis: Getting to the Root of Addiction
Addiction can be caused by any number of things. Often, one of the factors at play is an individual’s mental health. Despite that common fact, far too many patients aren’t getting help for mental health issues. That’s where dual diagnosis comes in and gets to the root cause of addiction once and for all. Defining…
Read MoreEasing Opiate Withdrawal
Opiates are a form of drug that comes in many different varieties—and all of them can be very addictive. Whether individuals are addicted to heroin or prescription painkillers, their dependence on opiates will be very powerful. As a result, withdrawing from an opiate addiction can be challenging, as well as uncomfortable. Thankfully, there are several…
Read MoreThe Role of Dual Diagnosis in Addiction Treatment
Many people don’t realize that addiction is often rooted in mental health disorders. When treating an addiction, it’s important to simultaneously treat any co-occurring conditions. When a mental health disorder and addiction are treated together, the process is known as dual diagnosis treatment. Dual diagnosis is integral to long-term wellness, because addiction and mental health…
Read MoreThe Role of Dual Diagnosis in Addiction Treatment
When patients are in need of addiction treatment for drugs or alcohol, it’s easy to focus exclusively on the substance abuse. In many cases, however, it’s just as important to give attention to co-occurring mental health issues. It’s very common for those with mental health problems to begin struggling with addiction, and just as common…
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