#dual diagnosis

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Sending love to everyone whose family members are going to trigger them tomorrow.

Sending love to everyone who has a dual diagnosis of ED and severe mental illness trying to make it through the holiday season. These months can be rough.

Sending love to everyone who has a dual diagnosis of ED and alcoholism/substance use disorder. Tomorrow you may find yourself pressured with an excess of food and an excess of alcohol consumption, in a high-pressure environment to boot.

You're not alone in finding this tough. It's okay to feel what you're feeling. We'll make it through.

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Alcohol Abuse and Social Anxiety

Understanding the complex relationship between Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and alcohol abuse is crucial, as individuals with SAD often turn to alcohol to alleviate their symptoms of anxiety in social situations. Research indicates that about 20 percent of people with SAD develop alcohol dependence as a result. While alcohol may temporarily relieve social anxiety, it ultimately exacerbates the disorder and can lead to addiction. Recognizing the signs of alcohol abuse, such as daily drinking or excessive consumption, is important for seeking timely help. Treatment approaches vary depending on the severity of alcohol dependence and may include tailored therapy and medication plans.

To learn more about how SAD and alcohol abuse intertwine and effective treatment strategies, visit our blog for comprehensive insights and guidance. Understanding this connection is pivotal in managing these conditions effectively and achieving lasting recovery.

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I severely do not wish to occupy this human form anymore

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Among individuals with a mood disorder, 32 percent had a co-occurring substance abuse disorder. Of individuals with lifetime major depression, 16.5 percent had an alcohol use disorder and 18 percent had a drug use disorder.

Dual diagnosis occurs when you have a mental health issue along with a substance use disorder.

The treatment of both substance abuse and depression must be ensured for the sufferer (of dual diagnosis) to have a quick recovery.

Read more here on → Substance Abuse and Depression: The Link and The Treatment

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What is Dual Diagnosis and How to Find the Effective Treatment in Tennessee?

A dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorder, is when someone struggles with substance abuse and mental illness. Research shows that it is possible to overcome both these issues. However, it is much more likely when the person is receiving professional co-occurring disorder treatment. This requires the addiction or substance use disorder to be treated at the same time as the mental health disorder. If you or someone you know is struggling with both the mental health disorder and addiction, a dual diagnosis, reach out to our Southeast Addiction TN Center team to get the treatment you need.

Consequences of Dual Diagnosis Disorders

Unfortunately, there are many negative consequences when someone goes about life with an untreated dual diagnosis. Some of these consequences might include:

Higher risk of becoming violent

Medication noncompliance

Not responding to treatment if they receive it just for the mental health disorder or the addiction rather than both at the same time

Relationship problems including fights, arguments, divorce, parenting issues, etc.

Higher risk of relapsing when trying to get sober

Higher risk of having physical health illnesses

Much more likely to go into psychosis 

Isolation

Worsened mental health symptoms

Higher risk of going to jail or experiencing other legal issues

More likely to get fired from their job or in trouble at school

If you or someone you know is struggling with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder, don’t leave it untreated. The risks are just too high and you can live a much better life after treating the mental health disorder and addiction. Contact our team, here at Southeast Addiction TN Center to get treatment today.

Integrated Approach to Treating These Issues

An integrated approach is when the mental health disorder and the addiction are treated together. Why is this type of approach so essential to the success of a person’s recovery? Well, research and studies show that those who are struggling with both substance abuse and mental illness have symptoms of both. In addition, when someone has both these issues, the addiction will worsen the mental health disorder and vice versa.

If the mental health illness and addiction are treated at the same time, the professionals who are helping you can ensure that all symptoms are being treated to the same importance. For example, if you are struggling with anxiety and substance abuse, our team can get you through a detox program and help relieve your anxiety, too. 

Details of Integrated Treatment

Now that you know why integrated treatment is so vital the success of your recovery, you probably want to learn a bit more about what it entails. Some of the aspects of integrated treatment that you will likely experience include:

Professional substance abuse and mental health disorder assessments

Medication-assisted detox programs

Multiple therapy options (individual, group, family, fitness, nutritional, etc.)

Building relationship, coping, and other lifestyle skills

Exploring underlying causes and what to do about them

Managing and relieving symptoms 

Learning about triggers and how to handle or prevent those 

Building trust with the professionals at the treatment center 

Setting life goals both in the short and long-term 

Aftercare planning 

It is important to know that when you receive integrated treatment, you can go at your own pace. It isn’t likely that any two people who are in recovery are going to experience the treatment program at the same pace or do the same exact services at the same time. For instance, you might go to individual therapy more than another person who is in your treatment program. That person may need more medications to help relieve their symptoms than you do. It could go either way. 

Recovery is a process and it is individualized, as well. You will have your own downfalls, obstacles, triggers, goals, success and accomplishments in recovery. While it is a great idea to support one another in recovery, it is also vital to remember that you are in charge of your own recovery. If you are struggling, be sure to talk to your professional treatment team about what can be done to help you. Here at Southeast Addiction TN Center, we will sit with you, talk through your treatment and recovery options and make a plan to best help you. 

Get Effective Dual Diagnosis Treatment Today

Now that you are a little more familiar with dual diagnosis treatment, you can see why it would be so effective. With the education, counseling, support and motivational interventions found throughout integrated treatment, there are so many people who are succeeding in recovery. 

Here at Southeast Addiction TN Center, we want to empower you to do your best and achieve your goals in recovery. With the help of our friendly, compassionate and professional staff, you can start getting the support you need in recovery from the moment you speak to someone from our team. In each stage of your recovery, from detoxing to aftercare planning, our team will be here for you. We believe that consistent treatment revolves around supporting one another, comprehensive treatment approaches, finding solutions to issues in recovery and overcoming all obstacles that come your way. You never have to do go through this on your own. Our team is ready to assist you in any stage of your recovery – whether this is your first time in recovery or your fifth or tenth – we are here for you through it all. 

Finding the Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Support You Need

Do you or a loved one have a dual diagnosis disorder? Even if you haven’t been diagnosed with one yet, but you know that you are struggling with substance abuse and have mental health symptoms, this may be something you get treated for here at Southeast Addiction TN. 

We are only one phone call away from helping you find the addiction and mental health recovery support you need. Even if you have gotten treatment help in the past, but you have fallen off course in your recovery, our team is still here to help you achieve your recovery goals. 

Contact us today to find the addiction and mental health – dual diagnosis – recovery support you need. Visit the Southeast Addiction Center for the  best Addiction Treatment Services TN or call us at: (615) 326-6449 for more details.

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Determining when Dual Diagnosis Treatment is Required

A person with a dual diagnosis of substance abuse and another mental illness has a number of challenges from their friends and family. Even when a Dual Diagnoses is present, there are ways to properly treat and cure this difficult ailment with increased understanding and education.

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Dual Diagnosis Explained: Five Facts about this Addiction Recovery Treatment

Dual diagnosis describes the treatment plan for your addiction recovery and the subsequential mental illnesses arising from your addiction. In most cases, using addictive substances like alcohol and drugs triggers mental disorders or vice versa. Dual diagnosis treatment treats your body and mind simultaneously against their abuse. Click here to read our article about dual diagnosis treatment by highlighting the top five facts about it.

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The Co-Existence Between Mental Health and Substance Use

Understanding the intricate relationship between mental disorders and substance abuse is crucial, as these co-occurring conditions affect millions worldwide. Research reveals that nearly 9 million people have a co-occurring disorder, with about half of those affected by a mental health disorder also grappling with substance use. This intersection, known as comorbidity, complicates treatment and exacerbates symptoms, often leading to more severe outcomes. Factors contributing to this overlap include self-medication, overlapping symptoms, genetic predisposition, exposure to trauma, and developmental stages like adolescence. Diagnosing and treating both disorders simultaneously is challenging due to similar symptoms, risky behaviors, and the complexity of these conditions.

To delve deeper into how these issues intertwine and how integrated treatment approaches can provide relief, visit our blog now for insights and resources. Understanding this connection is pivotal in effectively supporting individuals affected by these challenging conditions on their path to recovery.

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What is Dual Diagnosis?

When there is drug abuse and a mental health problem simultaneous it is termed a dual diagnosis. Signs and symptoms of dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders may look like drug abuse itself. One telltale sign of dual diagnosis is rapid mood changes and withdrawal from others.

Who should take dual diagnosis treatment? Anyone who is currently struggling with a substance addiction as well as a mental illness. Others who may benefit from treatment are friends and family members affected by the drug abuser. Dual diagnosis treatment differs from regular drug addiction treatment because it is treating both addiction and mental health. You will learn various coping skills and cognitive reconstruction with an addiction counselor.

Dual Diagnosis

Have you experienced withdrawal from family members, sudden changes in behavior, using substances under dangerous conditions, withdrawal and tolerance from a substance, developed severe mood changes, and/ or feel like you need a substance to function? You may be experiencing a dual diagnosis.

The term dual diagnosis is used when an individual is experiencing substance abuse and mental illness at the same time. Treatment for dual diagnosis includes partial treatment, sequential treatment, parallel treatment, and integrated treatment. An example of dual diagnosis would be suffering from alcoholism and bipolar disorder simultaneously. Dual diagnosis drug rehab is widely available in the United States but differs from regular addiction treatment. Some of the best treatment centers for dual diagnosis are in California. There are many specialized dual diagnosis treatments specifically in los Angeles.

Below you will learn more about dual diagnosis drug addiction and mental illness, as well as dual diagnosis residential treatment, and be provided with the best dual diagnosis treatment centers.

Understanding Dual Diagnosis

Some of the most common mental illnesses involved with substance abuse are depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, panic, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and eating disorders. Dual diagnosis is also sometimes referred to as a co occurring disorder.

How common are dual diagnosis?

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, of the 21 million Americans with a substance abuse disorder, 8 million of those individuals also suffer from a mental illness. It is possible that one may cause the other, although this is not always the case. Individuals with mental illness are at higher risk for developing a substance abuse addiction. It’s important to understand that drugs and alcohol can affect your mental illness much more severely. In a study conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, it was shown that people with mental illness consumed 38% of all alcohol, 44% of all cocaine and over half of all opioids in the United States.

Signs that Someone Needs a Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Individuals living with dual diagnosis will show common signs of struggle. One of the most important signs of a mental illness and substance abuse problem is not having the ability to work daily. They may change the way they communicate, such as withdrawing slowly to almost completely stopping communication. There may be legal issues due to risky behaviors that comes with being intoxicated. Another sign of a dual diagnosis is financial problems due to spending so much money on the substance. Changes in mood and behavior is also a symptom of dual diagnosis. If any of these signs and symptoms are re occurring with you or a loved one it may be time to consider long term residential treatment for dual diagnosis.

Continue reading here: Dual Diagnosis

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What happens to someone who becomes dependent on drugs is rather obvious. When an addiction worsens over time, the consequences become increasingly devastating. There could be short-term and long-term health effects, job loss, more stress about money, and even legal trouble.

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Hooooly fucking shit please remind me to stay out of the comment section on YouTube videos about ADHD and ADHD medication—tons of absolute fucking cabbages saying things like “it’s basically meth fam” and “big pharma just wants you addicted” and I don’t know how to get it into these people’s heads that a person who needs a medication cannot be “addicted” to it (I’d first have to dismantle their notion of what “addiction” even *is,* and trust, the culture of 12 step has utterly destroyed the ability to think critically about it in most circles) and that ADHD medications work differently in the brains of people with ADHD than they do in the brains of people who do NOT have ADHD. I’m as suspicious of for-profit corporations as the next person but I’ve found in my internet travels that people who use the phrase “big pharma” usually think that ingesting essential oils is safe and that you can cure most things with a brisk walk and a $300 haul of products from their aunt’s MLM, so I’m not even going to comment. It would be wasted energy and I have shit to do like “read” and “finish my silly little word puzzles.”