Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Dual Diagnosis
Addiction can sometimes be a tough battle, especially with mental health disorders. This can feel like climbing a mountain to get better. Nevertheless, there is hope in the form of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for dual diagnosis. DBT dual diagnosis treatment offers hope
Choosing Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Young Men
To choose a dual diagnosis treatment plan is to look at two things first: the community which the facility offers, and the lifestyle that’s promoted at the facility. The way we learn to live and the peers and colleagues we
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Dual Diagnosis Treatment What is Dual Diagnosis Dual diagnosis, aka co-occurring disorders, is a term used for individuals who struggle with both a mental disorder and alcohol or drug abuse. With dual diagnosis, either disorder can begin to appear first. People who
Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse
It is very common for those who struggle with substance abuse to also struggle with an additional mental illness or disorder. One of the more common dual diagnoses with Substance Abuse is Bipolar Disorder. More than half of those seeking
Anger Management in Recovery
Anger Management by Claire Godden "I don't need anger management. I need everyone else to stop pissing me off" The topic of Anger Management during recovery must not be overlooked. An addict may be using substances to control or mask anger or to
Anxiety Disorder and Substance Abuse
Experiencing anxiety in life is inevitable. But it’s not all bad. Anxiety is a survival skill. In fact, anxiety played an important role in ancient humans. Thousands of years ago, when Homo Sapiens inhabited the earth, anxiety was used when
ADHD in Recovery
Managing ADHD in Recovery ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the numerous psychiatric disorders I have encountered. Through these encounters I have seen the impact that this disorder has on someone’s mental well being and those around them. Managing ADHD is