Mental Health / Co-occurring

Dual diagnosis is a term used when you have both a mental health disorder (such as depression, bi-polar disorder, or ADHD) and a drug or alcohol problem. Both the mental health issue and the addiction have their own unique symptoms that may get in the way of your ability to function, handle life’s difficulties, and relate to others.

Complicating the situation, these co-occurring problems affect each other and interact. When a mental health problem goes untreated, the substance abuse problem usually gets worse as well. Also when alcohol or drug abuse increases, mental health problems usually increase too.

Dealing with alcoholism or drug addiction is never easy, and it’s even more difficult when you’re also struggling with mental health problems, but there are treatments that can help. With proper treatment and support, you can overcome substance abuse and reclaim your life.

Some symptoms that can indicate a co-occurring disorder:

• Mood swings • Problems at work place • Problems with spouse • Difficulty in conveying mood and thinking • Feelings of isolation • Inability to control expenditure • Inability to manage anger • Violent attacks

Life Choices makes sure that all the dimensions of an addiction are treated. LifeChoices Treatment facility is the destination of choice for a complete rehabilitation program.