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.
Depression is common among both adults and adolescents in the United States. The mental health condition affects about 7% of people 18 and older and roughly 13% of individuals between the ages of 12 and 171. All too often, those suffering from depression also struggle with drug addiction or alcoholism. How do depression and substance […]
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Drug addiction and depression are common among both adults and adolescents throughout the United States, and sadly, the disorders often co-occur. If you’re wondering how to help someone with drug addiction and depression, Northbound Treatment is here to assist. Co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness should be addressed by a team of experts as part
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Addiction and depression are all too common in the United States. And devastatingly, many individuals suffer from both disorders. As a result, the effects of addiction and depression can intensify, creating a cycle of negative thoughts and behaviors that impact virtually all aspects of a person’s life, as well as those closest to them. Here
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Affecting about 3% of adults, bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States[1]. The primary attributes of this mood disorder are manic highs and depressive lows. These drastic mood swings can last anywhere from a few days to a few months. If someone is
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Addiction and mental illness co-occur at alarming rates. While there are many possible combinations of co-occurring conditions, bipolar disorder and substance abuse are among the most common dual diagnoses. An estimated 56% of people with bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) also battle addiction to drugs or alcohol at some point in their lives.
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