Dual Diagnosis Rehab (for co-occurring disorders)
Adderall, amphetamines and drug rehab
Friday, December 11th, 2009The family of amphetamine drugs containg two drugs that are most
commonly abused: dextroamphetamine (adderall) and methamphetamine.
While methamphetamine is more potent than adderall, they effect the
same part of the brain and they both have addiction potential.
When prescribed under the supervision of a medical doctor, adderall is
accepted as safe, and usually doesn’t lead to addiction. When it […]
Veterans and Substance Abuse
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007Veterans of war often experience substance abuse issues which can be related to their service history. Veterans of all wars, but especially those in Vietnam and Iraq, have an increased risk for various types of psychological disorders.
These psychological disorders are often responsible for the drug and alcohol addiction seen in veterans of war. Drug and […]
Do I need a dual diagnosis rehab program?
Friday, December 21st, 2007This question isn’t always easy to answer.
If you’ve been diagnosed with a psychological disorder other than addiction, and then find yourself addicted to alcohol or other drugs, you definitely need to attend a dual diagnosis rehab program.
Just because you haven’t been diagnosed with a psychological disorder doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. Often, psychological […]
Men’s dual diagnosis rehab - rehab info
Friday, December 21st, 2007Newport Coast Recovery is happy to be home to one of the most innovative men’s dual diagnosis rehab programs in California. At Newport Coat Recovery, Men’s dual diagnosis rehab is more than just a cutting edge addiction treatment strategy, but it’s a way to give patients their lives back.
At Newport Coast Recovery, the Men’s dual […]
Dual diagnosis rehab vs. traditional drug rehab
Friday, December 21st, 2007Dual diagnosis rehab facilities take into consideration the entire picture of a patient’s mental state, whereas a traditional drug rehab program addresses the addiction alone. For some patients treating the addiction alone may work, but in the vast majority of cases there are other factors at work which must be treated if the patient wants […]
Anxiety and Addiction
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007Some people are predisposed to addiction, there are often genetic and environmental factors working together to make an individual susceptible. Often, individuals who are diagnosed with anxiety disorders are at higher risk for being affected by alcoholism or drug addiction. When this happens, it’s an example of a co-occurring disorder - chemical dependency accompanied by […]
About Dual Diagnosis Rehab
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007Also known as co-occurring disorder treatment, A dual diagnosis rehabilitation facility is equipped to treat patients who are suffering from substance addiction combined with one or more psychological disorders. It is fairly common for patients suffering from alcoholism and drug abuse to have disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, anorexia, etc. It’s important to find […]
What is dual diagnosis rehab?
Monday, December 10th, 2007When an individual has co-occurring disorders, like anxiety and alcoholism, or depression and meth abuse. More often than not, the psychological disorders (like anxiety and depression) predate the drug abuse or alcoholism.
This isn’t a coincidence either, these disorders can often be preemptive factors in acquiring a drug addiction. This is a common occurrence; often […]