Dual_diagnosis Substance_abuse

it common individuals drugs use disorder have other psychological problems. terms “dual diagnosis” or “co-occurring disorders,” refer having mental health , substance use disorder @ same time. according british association psychopharmacology (bap), “symptoms of psychiatric disorders such depression, anxiety , psychosis rule rather exception in patients misusing drugs and/or alcohol.”

individuals have comorbid psychological disorder have poor prognosis if either disorder untreated. historically individuals dual diagnosis either received treatment 1 of disorders or didn’t receive treatment all. however, since 1980s, there has been push towards integrating mental health , addiction treatment. in method, neither condition considered primary , both treated simultaneously same provider.