The concept of a dual diagnosis refers to treatment both substance use disorder and a mental or behavioral health condition. Sometimes one may worse the other. Sometimes a person with mental illness may use drugs or alcohol to cope and in other instances it may uncover a mental illness or exacerbate underlying symptoms. Learn more Read More…
History of Addiction and Mental Health Treatment
Often individuals who are struggling with an addiction are also struggling with mental health issues. The two are usually found together. This condition is known as Co-Occurring Disorder. It has been suggested that those individuals with an addiction are twice as likely to suffer from at least one mental health issue Addiction and Mental Health Read More…