Imagine trying to solve a puzzle with pieces that don't quite fit together. Now, imagine this puzzle your mind and body grappling with both addiction and a mental health disorder. This scenario is common among those experiencing dual diagnosis, also known as...
When it comes to addiction recovery, a surface-level approach is rarely effective. Addressing the underlying issues that contribute to substance abuse is crucial for long-term success. This is where dual diagnosis comes into play. At Grand Falls Center for...
Substance abuse and mental health disorders often co-exist in what is known as a dual diagnosis. Treating this complex interplay of conditions requires an integrated approach, but it's also crucial for treatment providers to recognize and respond to the...
Mental health and substance use disorders are two complex issues that often intersect, creating a challenge known as dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. Individuals struggling with both conditions face unique difficulties in their path to recovery. To address...
When someone is dealing with a mental health condition such as Drug Use Disorder (DUD), it can have an immense and lasting impact on their life. Neurobiology, which involves the study of the brain and nervous system, provides valuable insights into how DUD develops...
Dual diagnosis, or the occurrence of both a mental illness and substance use disorder, is becoming an increasingly common issue. Not only can it be difficult to navigate the symptoms of both disorders at once, but living with dual diagnosis presents additional...
Living with a dual diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience, especially when facing the need for both addiction and mental health treatment. Unfortunately, the traditional recovery approach of one-size-fits-all does not acknowledge how symptoms from different...
Today, anxiety and addiction are two of the most common mental health issues that people grapple with. Not only do these disorders often co-occur together to create a dual diagnosis, but they can also be closely intertwined in such a way that it’s hard to...
It can be hard to imagine that those struggling with addiction also have mental health conditions. However, data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that as many as 50% of those seeking help for substance use at a treatment center like Grand Falls...
Dual diagnosis is a term used to describe an individual with both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder. These two conditions can interact with each other, creating the need for special considerations in the treatment protocol. Self-medication is...