Dual Diagnosis: Treating Mental Health & Addiction Together
When a person struggles with both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder simultaneously, it is known as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. Dual diagnosis is more common than many people realize, and presents unique challenges for individuals, families, and treatment providers alike. For families watching a loved one cycle through periods […]
Understanding Teen Dual Diagnosis
When parents discover their teen is using illegal substances, the immediate focus understandably turns to the substance use itself. The instinct is to stop the drug or alcohol use as quickly as possible, believing that once the substances are removed, everything else will improve. But for many teens who struggle with substance use, the picture […]