Dual-diagnosis refers to co-occurring conditions in an individual. This means the individual is not only suffering from substance abuse, but also a mental illness. One condition could have created the other, it is unknown whether the mental illness caused substance abuse or vice versa. However, both conditions must be treated simultaneously in dual-diagnosis treatment.
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Understanding and Overcoming Co-Occurring Disorders Dealing with addiction is challenging enough on its own, but when it is accompanied by a mental health disorder, the journey to recovery can become even more complex. This combination, known as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis, requires a nuanced and integrated approach to treatment. At Northbound Treatment, we are
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Bipolar disorder is a common mental illness characterized by drastic mood swings, including manic highs to depressive lows. Also referred to as manic depression, the psychological condition affects roughly 3% of adults in the United States1. If left untreated, the symptoms of bipolar disorder can be immensely challenging to work through — for both the
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When someone has a dual diagnosis, it means they have both substance abuse disorder (SUD) and a co-occurring mental health condition. With a wide range of addictive substances in the world and just as many diagnosable mental illnesses, there are almost countless combinations of potential co-occurring disorders. However, some are more common than others, including
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Alcoholism (also known as alcohol use disorder or AUD) is common among individuals battling depression. In fact, an estimated 40% of those with AUD are also clinically depressed1. Alcoholism is a progressive disease that can be destructive on its own, but when coupled with mental illness, the effects can be devastating. Sadly, co-occurring alcohol use
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