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🚫 Understanding Dual Diagnosis: Co-Occurring Disorders 🚫
Dual diagnosis occurs when someone faces both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder, or co-occurring disorders. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 19.4 million American adults in 2021 were diagnosed with co-occurring disorders, with young adults aged 18–25 being the most affected.
Common mental health disorders that can co-occur with addiction include depression, anxiety, grief, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
Recognizing the seriousness of co-occurring disorders, it's important to remember that only a mental health professional can diagnose these conditions. However, knowing the common symptoms may help you recognize if you or someone you know needs help:
⚠️ Signs of Co-Occurring Disorders:
Sudden behavior changes
Difficulty managing daily tasks
Changes in personality or mood
Neglecting health and hygiene
Poor performance in work or school
Engaging in risky behaviors
Loss of control over substance use
Developing high tolerance to a substance
Feeling the need to use the substance to function normally
Experiencing withdrawal symptoms
Dual diagnosis rehab treats both substance use disorder and mental health conditions together. The comprehensive treatment includes:
🛡️ Dual Diagnosis Treatment:
Receiving addiction treatment to stop using drugs or alcohol
Receiving therapy to help cope with the mental health disorder
Understanding the connection between co-occurring disorders with the help of a therapist
Addressing the roots of addiction and the causes of the mental health disorder
Learning coping mechanisms for mental health conditions
Identifying and avoiding triggers associated with relapse
Building a solid relapse prevention plan
Finding motivation for engaging in treatment
Prescribing medications to treat mental health disorders like depression
Attending support groups like a 12-step program or SMART Recovery
Supporting peers in group therapy
Comprehensive treatment is essential for the best outcomes in patients with co-occurring disorders. Dual diagnosis can help patients stop drug or alcohol use, cope with their mental health symptoms, and build a solid path to recovery.
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction and mental health disorders and seeking treatment for both simultaneously, The Recovery Village can help. Our trusted, evidence-based dual diagnosis care can assist you in overcoming addiction and finding relief from mental health symptoms.
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