http://www.captaincynic.com/thread/93674/dual-diagnosis-treatment-centers.htm Dual diagnosis is a debilitating disorder and one that is often hard to isolate. Sufferers of this disorder require professional assistance to treat symptoms of two simultaneous conditions.
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Dual Diagnosis Synopsis And Treatment
1. An Overview Of Dual Diagnosis
Co-Existing Symptoms
People suffering from mental health disorders such as
depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and personality
disorders often suffer from substance addiction problems
along with their psychological illness. The co-existence of these
problems is known as Dual-Diagnosis. This affliction is
challenging for dual diagnosis treatment centers, family,
friends and those diagnosed with the disorder. The emotional
or psychological illness can make recovery a challenge for
those suffering from substance abuse, and the issues of
substance addiction can make it challenging to accurately treat
psychological issues.
2. A Uniquely Challenging Disorder
Addressing dual-diagnosis individuals is especially challenging
for medical professionals because the acute symptoms of
addiction can appear the same as effects of psychiatric illness.
It is challenging to make a correct diagnosis when a person is
showing symptoms that are actually the result of withdrawal
or other effects of chemical dependency. In addition,
psychological illness can occur as a result of untreated
chemical dependence. With the concurrent multiple
complications present in dual-diagnosis persons, there is no
insurance that treatment will be effective, if not counter-
productive. The only way to create the opportunity for
successful treatment is with the help of dual diagnosis
treatment facilities. Early entry into a program through a dual
diagnosis treatment facility is ideal.
3. Experienced Professionals
Mental health experts who have experience working at dual
diagnosis treatment centers are the best equipped to handle
the diagnostic challenge of determining which symptoms
come from alcoholism and which are existing psychiatric
symptoms. Diagnosis starts with consultations with the person
under-going treatment, and that person's family and friends.
The information gleaned from consultations helps doctors
begin diagnosis. Extensive interviews are followed with
intensive evaluation of the person's behaviors, in an attempt to
identify in what ways drug or alcohol use is effecting everyday
living. It is also crucial to look at any negative consequences
that a possibly dual-diagnosed person's substance abuse has
on work, school, family and friends. A look into family history
to find any ancestors with addiction or psychological problems
proceeds from interviews and evaluation of behavior.
4. Treating All Symptoms
Dual-diagnosis patients can receive beneficial treatment and
the symptoms of dual-diagnosis can be managed despite the
daunting issues and many snares related to the condition. The
first step is eliminating substance use. A client must be treated
of the symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal before mental
complications can be treated effectively. Once sobriety is
maintained, dual diagnosis treatment centers can initiate
therapy for the mental health challenges the dual-diagnosis
client is struggling with. Treatment methods used by mental
health professionals can consist of therapy and prescribed
drugs. Doctors will help the patient deal with mental health
complications by addressing sleep and stress management,
and offering individual and group therapy. These initiatives on
the part of psychiatrists, in addition to assistance from friends
and family, will motivate healing from psychological and
addictive issues.
5. Asking For Help Can Be Difficult
The most hard to deal with challenge when attempting to help
dual-diagnosis is that afflicted people are often unable to ask
for help or seek treatment on their own. They are often
impaired or in crisis and lack the voice to reach out to the
people who can help them. They are often without support
because of conflict with loved ones, or lacking resources
because of unemployment. In addition to the primary
challenges of their dual-diagnosis, there are often medical
complications resulting because of drug use that need to be
taken care of before treatment can commence.
Support From Friends And Family
Friends and family want to help their loved ones suffering from
dual-diagnosis, but are frustrated and don't know what to do.
All attempts to help seem to result in a conflict and only make
things worse. They can feel rejected and ashamed as their
attempts to help their dual-diagnosed family lead to strong
feelings of resentment and hopelessness. However, there are
things that family members can do to help. First, family need
to make sure that they've done all things they can to
understand what their loved ones are dealing with and that
they've done everything available to help themselves before
6. seeking to help the person with the intricate and confusing
challenges of dual-diagnosis. Family members can look out for
behaviors that may be a signal of relapse and assist their loved
ones be active in treatment. It is often close friends and family
members who are important in getting an individual with dual
diagnosis into dual diagnosis treatment clinics. When an
individual with dual-diagnosis lacks the resources to enter a
treatment clinic, the assistance of friends and family may be
the thing that assists them as they find a new way of life.