by Valiant | Dec 19, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
1. Arrange for a consultation with a professional who treats mental illness. This can provide an accurate diagnosis of what the actual problem is, and what type of mental illness is involved. The professional will look at all of the symptoms and factors in the case...
by Valiant | Nov 14, 2014 | Addiction treatment, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
A common problem faced by healthcare professionals who have a patient who has a mental illness and who needs addiction treatment is which problem should be addressed first to minimize the risk of violence, and a new study provides the answer. People with a mental...
by Valiant | Nov 7, 2014 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders, relapse prevention
1. The rate of substance abuse among the population with a mental illness is much higher than it is in the general population, and many people who drink or use drugs to excess do so because they have a mental disorder and are attempting to self medicate or feel...
by Valiant | Aug 29, 2014 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
If you have a mental illness and substance abuse issues at the same time then a dual diagnosis is needed so that you can start the long road to recovery and avoid any setbacks or relapses. Substance abuse and mental illness that coexist can be like the chicken and the...
by Valiant | Jul 18, 2014 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
This may be an attempt to self medicate, and this type of case requires a dual diagnosis. Both the mental illness and the substance abuse problem need to be accurately identified, diagnosed, and treated in order for the individual to recover completely. Many jails do...