Posts Tagged ‘dual diagnosis treatment’
What to do When Addiction is Coupled With Mental Disorders
What to do When Addiction is Coupled With Mental Disorders Addiction is often viewed as a standalone disease. In reality, however, addiction is often coupled with other conditions. In particular, the combination of addiction and mental illness is common. Through dual diagnosis treatment, both conditions can be treated successfully. Understanding Co-occurring Disorders Co-occurring disorder is…
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 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…
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