Dual Diagnosis is when an individual is suffering from a mental illness as well as a substance use disorder. Oftentimes, when an individual has a mental health disorder they seek refuge in drugs or alcohol. On the other hand, a substance use disorder can cause an individual to develop a mental health disorder, making their condition worsen over time.
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Blending substance abuse treatment and mental health, dual diagnosis recovery is surprisingly different. Rather than distinguishing between addiction and mental health, these problems are treated together. In fact, dual diagnosis clinicians work hard to get training for co-occurring mental disorders. Even better, there are tons of rehab treatment centers that are specialized for patients dealing with a dual diagnosis too.
But that doesn’t mean that finding the right rehab center for you is going to be easy. This is particularly true if you are suffering from anxiety and depression as well as substance abuse. Unfortunately, statistics have shown that only a small number of people with a dual diagnosis receive treatment for their conditions.
On the bright side, you may qualify as a dual diagnosis patient if you meet the following criteria:
In addition to this, you must also meet the necessary diagnostic criteria for addictive disorders such as:
Of course, getting treated for a dual diagnosis involves recognizing your mental illness and addiction too!
If you want to fully recover from your dual diagnosis, here are a few steps you should take:
To get a dual diagnosis, you’ve got to meet all of the criteria for mental disorders listed in “The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.” Written by the American Psychiatric Association, this guideline helps clinicians treat and diagnose patients in a clinical setting.
If you have mental problems or addiction to gambling, sex, alcohol, or hard drugs, you can receive a dual diagnosis treatment from:
Incredibly enough, receiving a dual diagnosis can be a big relief if you’re ever lived with an undiagnosed mental problem for a long period of time. Plus, getting a name for your condition can give you a feeling of hope, especially if you’ve dealt with severe flashbacks, hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, sadness, hopelessness, or mood swings. The best part is that once your condition is named, it can be managed!
While it is difficult to find the exact reason why some new people suffer from co-existing disorders and others do not, several risks and causes can contribute to your overall issue, including:
Naturally, you can only know for sure if a dual diagnosis is present when you consult an addiction treatment specialist with a background in psychiatry. At rehab centers for dual diagnosis treatments, evaluation specialists and intake counselors will take a look at your psychological history. Then, your substance abuse patterns will be evaluated before they create the right treatment plan for you.
You may qualify for dual diagnosis therapy depending on if you’ve been diagnosed with the following:
To begin, your treatment might include meeting with psychotherapy professionals like a psychiatrist or a psychologist for group therapy or individual sessions. For the best results, you may want to receive medication for your illnesses as well.
Other treatments for dual diagnosis include medications, which can be prescribed to you depending on:
Not only can these medications help you stabilize your mood, but they can also reduce agitation and anxiety. Besides this, they may help you prevent flashbacks and hallucinations too!
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