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Dual Diagnosis, Double Trouble in Recovery

Dual Diagnosis, Double Trouble in Recovery

Home Dual Diagnosis, Double Trouble in Recovery A dual diagnosis is when an individual suffers from an addiction to a chemical substance (drugs or alcohol) and has another psychiatric diagnosis such as bipolar, depression, schizophrenia, or anxiety disorders. Not only...
Dual Diagnosis, Double Trouble in Recovery

Cross Addiction and Addiction Transfer

Home Cross Addiction and Addiction Transfer Cross Addiction: Individuals who are addicted to a specific substance and are in remission from active use can sometimes find themselves manipulating another substance in order to achieve the desired effect. This is called...
Dual Diagnosis, Double Trouble in Recovery

Cravings and Triggers of Relapse

Home Cravings and Triggers of Relapse Cravings and Triggers of Relapse: There are many aspects of working an addiction recovery program and part of that process is dealing with the issue of cravings and triggers. A trigger is something we see, hear, taste or...
Dual Diagnosis, Double Trouble in Recovery

Alcoholism Symptoms – the Disease Concept

Home Alcoholism Symptoms – the Disease Concept The alcoholism symptoms below describe what has often been called the Disease Concept of addiction — These symptoms can be seen in any addictive process including addictions to other drugs, gambling, sex,...
Dual Diagnosis, Double Trouble in Recovery

Coping with Alcohol – Friend or Foe?

Home Coping with Alcohol – Friend or Foe? Is coping with alcohol friend or foe? During springtime, I take a more focused look at alcohol and the impact it can have because April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcohol, in itself, is not really the problem; it is...