by Valiant | Jun 13, 2016 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
A dual diagnosis for addiction and borderline personality disorder can be an immense challenge when it comes to treating both conditions successfully. People with BPD have a much higher risk of substance abuse as well, they are impulsive and prone to mood swings and...
by Valiant | Mar 27, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
An accurate dual diagnosis is necessary for anyone who has substance abuse issues and at least one form of mental illness. These cases tend to be more complex because there is more than one problem that needs to be diagnosed, evaluated, and treated. If the substance...
by Valiant | Jun 18, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
This can create a complicated situation where an accurate diagnosis is harder to reach. First the treating practitioner must determine whether the substance abuse caused the mental disorder or if this activity is just a symptom of the mental issue. Often those with...
by Valiant | Jun 2, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
What is bipolar disorder? Does this condition make an individual more susceptible to substance abuse? Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that impacts mood and energy levels, and this condition can be very destructive and create numerous problems for those who...
by Valiant | Jun 1, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
This can lead to the person becoming violent, harming themselves, or harming others. Often individuals with this mental disorder turn to substance abuse, and the use of drugs or alcohol is intended to self medicate and make unpleasant schizophrenia symptoms go away....