Co-occurring Disorders Treatment
That is essentially what dual diagnosis care is all about. Often, addiction is present along with other conditions, like depression, anxiety or personality disorders. The problem is, the addiction masks the symptoms of the other condition, and as such they go untreated. Dual diagnosis care is about ensuring that a comprehensive diagnosis is made, and full treatment administered. This way, efforts toward addiction recovery can be fully effective—without being sabotaged by an underlying mental illness.
When is Dual Diagnosis Treatment Necessary
Addiction and other mental health disorders frequently go hand in hand. There are various reasons for this. In some cases, the addiction develops as a response to the other condition. For example, someone suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be desperate for relief, and turn to drugs or alcohol as a means of self-medication. This self-medication can spiral into addiction.
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