Dual Diagnosis Treatment

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 believe in addressing both issues as part of a comprehensive drug or alcohol rehab program. Roughly half of those suffering from a mental health disorder also struggle with 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 abuse. In fact, national surveys have concluded that roughly half of adults in the U.S. with a psychiatric diagnosis have co-occurring alcoholism or drug addiction. Though there is less data

Before diving in, it’s important to answer the question: what is dual diagnosis? When a person has a dual diagnosis, they’re diagnosed with drug or alcohol addiction as well as a mental health condition. Sometimes referred to as “co-occurring disorders” or “comorbidity,” psychological distress and substance abuse often go hand in hand.  As such, treating

Psychological health and substance use are interconnected, as they both influence our choices, behaviors, and overall well-being. Not every person who drinks alcohol or does drugs has a mental health disorder. However, people suffering from mental illness are more likely to partake in drug or alcohol abuse and develop severe addictions than those who don’t.

Many people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol also have a psychological condition. By the same token, a notable portion of those with mental illness struggle with substance abuse. In the medical community, this is referred to as dual diagnosis (or comorbidity), and effectively overcoming both conditions requires co-occurring disorders treatment. Thoroughly evaluating a