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Have what is called, Dual Diagnosis, which is a relatively new term used to describe an individual with a drug dependency and an underlying mental health disorder.
According to study funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), about 23 million Americans suffer from some form of a co-occurring disorder associated with a substance use disorder (National Institutes of Health, 2015). These comorbid disorders are considered Dual Diagnosis disorders, and the survey also reveals that the majority of these disorders are left untreated.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Dual Diagnosis treatment is an integrated, coordinated approach to substance abuse and mental health interventions for individuals with co-occurring disorders. This means that multidisciplinary teams of clinicians are working together under one roof to provide client-centered, seamless services ranging from holistic therapy to social skills training with a consistent approach.
How common is Dual Diagnosis?
People who have mental illnesses are twice as likely as the rest of the population engage in substance abuse. At the same time, people who struggle with substance abuse are also more likely to develop a mental illness or behavioral disorder. It's an accepted fact that mental illness can lead to substance abuse, and that addiction can cause other mental illnesses.
Dual Diagnosis is far more common now than it used to be. At one point, mental illness and addiction would be treated as separate conditions. A person with depression or bipolar disorder would be referred to a mental health facility. Someone addicted to Alcohol or drugs would be referred to an addiction rehab center. The problem with this approach is both conditions often did not receive adequate treatment
For Example, a patient in rehab might be discharged for not responding to treatment due to their mental disorder. Meanwhile, a person in a mental health facility might be prescribed medication to treat their disorder, but their addiction to drugs or alcohol ends up interfering.
It's easy to see why both conditions are now treated at the same time as co-occurring disorders at most addiction treatment centers.
Drug Centers
Allure Detox: Drug & Alcohol Detox Center
Another good resource for drug and alcohol detox is the Allure Detox-Drug & Alcohol Detox Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. They have live chat on their website 24/7 and a 24/7 Confidential Detox Helpline 855-972-9779. Go ahead and reach out to them so you can be on your way to recovery today.
Long Island Interventions
The whole Greater New York area including Long Island, Queens, and Staten Island is in the middle of a drug and alcohol addiction epidemic. People of every age, gender, religion and socioeconomic background are caught in the crossfire of addiction. Long Island Interventions provides an opportunity for those struggling with substance abuse to recover safely and effectively. There are many Long Island drug rehabs that are solution focused and evidence-based.
Many people who develop a substance use disorder find it very difficult to stop using without professional help. If you have decided to seek treatment for yourself or a loved one, you'll need to decide on the type of treatment that's right for you. Let's begin the recovery process together: our interventionists will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that is tailored to fit your unique needs. Contact us today to learn more about Long Island Treatment Centers
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