Many Americans, from all walks of life, suffer from mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. They may seek out professional treatment, as is wise, but all too often end up becoming addicted to the prescription medications they take to manage their disorder. Or they may self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Worst…
Dual Diagnosis: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Addiction A dual diagnosis during a substance abuse battle can make the fight seem that much more difficult. Dual diagnosis often points to a connection between the addiction and the mental or physical health condition. It’s critical to treat both the addiction and the condition in a dual diagnosis…
May is Mental Health Month, and this year’s theme is “Life with a Mental Illness.” This theme is intended to shine light on the millions of individuals living with a mental illness and what life means for them. Individuals are encouraged to submit their personal experiences anonymously to Mental Health America here, or they can…
Are you or someone you love struggling with both PTSD and addiction? It’s not uncommon for people to be living with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and a substance abuse issue at the same time. When the two conditions are present concurrently, it’s referred to as co-occurring disorder, comorbidity or a dual diagnosis. Signs Of PTSD…
Dual diagnosis refers to the condition in which an individual has a drug or alcohol dependency alongside a mental health diagnosis. This term first appeared in 1984. It is also commonly referred to as co-morbid disorder, dual disorder, concurrent disorders, and co-occurring disorder. The facts about dual diagnosis can be quite surprising and they reveal…