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.
Common Dual Diagnosis Examples
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 …
What Is a Dual Diagnosis Program?
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 …
Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
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 …
What Is a Co-Occurring Disorder?
Psychiatric disorders often coincide with alcoholism and drug addiction, and vice versa. Acknowledging this fact is imperative in successfully treating each condition. At Northbound Treatment, …
What is Trauma-Informed Care?
Like many mental health conditions, trauma does not discriminate and impacts many individuals. Not only that, but it can also negatively affect an individual’s family, …
