Category: Dual Diagnosis Treatment
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.
The Link Between Depression and Addiction
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 …
The Connection Between Bipolar and Alcohol Abuse
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 …
What to Look for with Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse
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 …
What is Dual Diagnosis?
Substance abuse and mental illness often coincide, and treating them separately can be unproductive for those in recovery. For this reason, we at Northbound Treatment …
The Link Between Co-Occurring Disorders and Substance Abuse
Many alcoholics and drug addicts also suffer from a mental health condition. It goes both ways, too—those with severe mental illness often struggle with substance …
