dual diagnosis

The Importance of Dual Diagnosis in Comprehensive Addiction Treatment

Substance use disorder rarely exists in isolation. For many individuals, addiction is deeply intertwined with mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder. When a person experiences both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time, it is referred to as a dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorder. […]

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Can heroin addiction co-occur with mental health disorders, and how are dual diagnoses treated?

Heroin addiction has become a growing public health concern in recent years. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the number of people using heroin in the United States has increased significantly over the past decade. In 2019, an estimated 745,000 people aged 12 or older reported using heroin in the past year,

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