Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Since dually diagnosed clients do not fit well into
most traditional 12-step programs, special peer groups based on the principle
of treating both disorders together should be developed at the community level.
Individuals who develop positive social networking have a much better chance
of controlling their illnesses. Healthy recreational activities are extremely
important. Drug and alcohol problems and mental illnesses often go hand-in-hand.
Among alcoholics, nearly half have an overlapping mental illness or other substance
dependence problem. Substance dependence can cover up a serious psychiatric
illness, while depression can disguise a substance-use disorder.
Persons are found across the mental health and substance
abuse systems who have various combinations of these dual/multiple disorders.
They are also found outside of these systems of care, often among the homeless,
and within the criminal justice system. The combination of mental illness and
substance abuse is so common that many clinicians now expect to find it. Studies
show that more than half of young persons with a substance abuse diagnosis also
have a diagnosable mental illness. Once a professional assessment has confirmed
a dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse, mental health professionals
and family members should work together on a strategy for integrating care and
motivating the person.
For information on Dual Diagnosis Treatment contact us at 877-57REHAB (577-3422)
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Resources:
Dual
Diagnosis by athletesartistsandentertainersretreat.com
Drug
Recovery by drug-recovery.net
Alcohol
Rehab by alcohol-rehab.info
Alcohol
Recovery by alcohol-recovery.net
Alcohol
Addiction by alcohol-addiction.info
Alcohol
Treatment by alcohol-treatment.biz
Dual
Diagnosis Treatment by dual-diagnosis.org
Drug
Rehab by 1st-drug-rehab.com
Drug
Addiction by 1st-drug-addiction.com
Drug
Treatment by 1st-drug-treatment.com
Treatment
Center by treatment-center.us
