A co-occurring diagnosis is a condition in which an individual is struggling with addiction, while simultaneously coping with some form of mental illness. This type of situation is common enough that addiction treatment centers have incorporated mental health treatments into… Read More ›
Category: Dual Diagnosis
What are the Most Common Co-Occurring Disorders?
“Addiction begins with the hope that something “out there” can instantly fill up the emptiness inside.” According to a study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2014), approximately 43.8 million people ages 18 and older experience… Read More ›
If I Have a Mental Health Disorder and an Addiction, Can I Get Help?
Millions of people suffer from both a mental illness and an addiction, and there are so many resources to assist an individual in recovery. From therapists to treatment programs, anyone can get the help that they need. Recovery is a… Read More ›
What Is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
Addiction and alcoholism, or substance use disorder, is rarely a solitary issue. Some studies have found that as many as 60% of addicts have a co-occurring mental health disorder. A co-occurring… Read More ›