When we seek medical treatment, we hope for a simple problem, with a simple solution. But sometimes, life throws curveballs at us. For instance, mental illness can significantly impact a person’s life. When substance use disorder is combined with mental […]
Sometimes, a person struggles with more than substance abuse. A person struggling with addiction may also experience a form of mental illness. This is called a Dual Diagnosis. Recently, research has pointed toward the effectiveness of treatment for Dual Diagnosis, […]
If you or someone you love have sought addiction treatment, you may have heard the term “dual-diagnosis” or a diagnosis of two conditions. “Two conditions” could refer to many things. Two addictions, such as alcoholism and opiate addiction, or addiction […]
