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Dual Diagnosis

Government Reports Emphasize Need for Dual Diagnosis Treatment

by Brian on September 6, 2011

Mental illness and addiction to drugs and alcohol commonly go hand in hand and in order to recover from both an individual may need to go to a specialized dual diagnosis treatment center that is capable of treating both diseases.

Lakeview Health Systems Launches Addiction411

by Brian on May 18, 2011

Award winning drug and alcohol treatment center Lakeview Health Systems is proud to announce the launch of Addiction411 an authoritative addiction reference site.

Discovering Dual Diagnosis in Addiction Treatment

by Brian on March 31, 2011

It is not uncommon for individuals who struggle with addiction to be dual diagnosed with another mental disorder such as bipolar or depression. In order to stop addiction and get help for the mental disorder both are going to need to be addressed with professional help. There are addiction treatment centers that specialize in dual diagnosis.

An Individual Treatment Plan Is A Necessity

March 2, 2011 addiction

In order to overcome both addiction and a bipolar disorder or depression it is beneficial to go to dual diagnosis treatment that provides each client with an individual treatment plan. Everyone who struggles with addiction is unique and in order to have a successful recovery need to have a treatment plan that is catered specifically to their needs.

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Dual Diagnosis Help

December 30, 2010 addiction

Many addicts who suffer from dual diagnosis will need the special attention of an addiction treatment center that focuses on dually diagnosed individuals. At a dually diagnosed treatment center clients will get the attention they need to over come their addiction and whatever co-occurring psychiatric issues they are dealing with.

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Treating Bipolar Disorder

November 18, 2010 addiction

In order to treat an individual who struggles with addictions as part of a bipolar disorder it is going to be necessary to treat both aspects of the disease independently. If only one is treated it is likely to result in a relapse.

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Moving From Addiction

November 8, 2010 Addiction Treatment

Moving out of your hometown to battle the disease of addiction can be helpful during the beginning stages of recovery. Leaving the area where drug abuse and alcoholism took place will help to avoid the drama and temptation that can trigger drug and alcohol abuse.

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Lakeview Health Systems Provides Award Winning Drug Rehab Program

October 13, 2010 addiction

Lakeview Health Systems provides its clients with award winning addiction treatment. Clients at Lakeview Health Systems will be provided with an individual detoxification plan, treatment plan and aftercare plan to best suit their needs and increase their chances at achieving long term, quality sobriety.

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Understanding Dual Diagnosis Treatment

August 18, 2010 Addiction Treatment

Many people who suffer from drug addiction also suffer from depression, bipolar disorder, mood disorder or some other type of co-existing illness with their addiction. Individuals who suffer from another illness in addition to the disease of addiction are dually diagnosed. There are treatment centers that specialize in dual diagnosis. Research has shown that in [...]

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Is it Okay to Take Medication in Recovery?

August 2, 2010 Addiction Treatment

Many who get sober from the disease of addiction do not want to take medications for other diseases such as depression, dual diagnosis and bipolar disorder. In order to achieve a long-term, quality sobriety other diseases such as psychological disorders need to be treated independently from addiction.

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