W hen people think of addiction treatment, they may imagine an inpatient drug rehab program that features addiction counseling and support groups. While this may be the case, a type of treatment that is becoming especially popular in the arena of substance abuse treatment is dual diagnosis services. If you or a loved one is living with an addiction, it is helpful to know what dual diagnosis treatment is, so you have an understanding of whether this form of treatment may be warranted in your situation.
What is dual diagnosis addiction treatment?
To understand the meaning of dual diagnosis addiction treatment, it is first important to recognize the overlap between mental health conditions and addictions. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA),
about half of people who have a mental illness will also live with a substance use disorder, which is the clinical term for an addiction, at some point during
their lives. The reverse is also true, meaning that around half of people with addictions will also experience a mental health disorder during their lifetimes.
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