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Dual diagnosis occurs when someone has both a mental disorder and an alcohol or drug problem. These conditions occur together frequently. In particular, alcohol and drug problems tend to occur with
Sometimes the mental problem occurs first. This can lead people to use alcohol or drugs that make them feel better temporarily. Sometimes the substance abuse occurs first. Over time, that can lead to emotional and mental problems.
To get better, someone with a dual diagnosis must treat both conditions. First, the person must go for a period of time without using alcohol or drugs. This is called detoxification. The next step is rehabilitation for the substance problem and treatment for the mental disorder. This step might include medicines, support groups and talk therapy.
Rimrock - Montana - Treats eating disorders, as well as chemical addiction, dual diagnosis, and sexual addiction. Provides a combination of cognitive-behavioral approaches to change behavior, with psychotherapy to determine underlying issues that cause and perpetuate the person's eating disorder. Information on eating disorders, screening, news, programs, training opportunities, and other resources.
Dual Diagnosis - Downs Syndrome and Autism - Contains resources for parents and carers of children with this diagnosis, often referred to as DS-ASD.
Dual Diagnosis - For co-occurring mental illness and substance disorders: diagnosic criteria, treatment modailities, articles and chapters to read or download, up coming events, materials and services for program development and training.
Directory of Mental Health Resources - Over 200 unique resources for Bi-polar, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Schizophrenia and listings of Mental Health Associations.
Dual Diagnosis and the Narcissistic Personality Disorder - The narcissist and substance abuse - overview of the disorder, sypmtoms and treatment options.
Dual Diagnosis and The Schizotypal Personality Disorder (StPD) - Includes essential features, treatment and dual diagnosis with addiction of STPD.
Dual Diagnosis and the Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder - Features, behaviour, and treatment of the Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder with a dual diagnosis (substance abuse).
Dual Diagnosis and the Dependent Personality Disorder - The codependent and substance abuse.
Dual Diagnosis and the Paranoid Personality Disorder - Substance abuse and the paranoid.
Dual Diagnosis and the Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder - The Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder and substance abuse.