Dual diagnosis
is defined by the presence of both mental health disorders
and substance abuse disorders (alcohol and/or drug dependence
or abuse). There are a variety of different mental health
disorders that can be associated with substance use and
labeled dual diagnosis. Some of these disorders include:
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anti-social personality
disorder, narcissistic personality, and depression. Depending
on what disorder is present, the symptoms of a dual diagnosis
patient can be different. Here we will be reviewing what
each disorder entails and how substance abuse plays a
different role in each disorder.
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Dual Diagnosis: The Status of Treating Co-Occurring Disorders in The U.S.
At least 50 to 75 percent of Americans seeking treatment for a substance abuse problem also have a co-occurring mental health disorder, according to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). However, training of professionals for treating dual diagnoses in the field is not as frequent as its prevalence among Americans. Get a second opinion when a car mechanic gives a doomsday diagnosis
By Barbara L. Fredricksen, Times Correspondent Friday, January 27, 2012 My knees felt like Jell-O as I left the tire and car shop. An hour earlier, I'd gone there simply to get my wheels balanced. But as I was paying the bill, the man at the counter told me my beloved car had a very serious problem. The rear brake calipers were completely shot, the rotors too thin to rotate, and the brake pads ...
