Individuals with a co-occurring disorder (also known as a dual diagnosis) represent a growing population among the drug and alcohol addiction community. Individuals with co-occurring disorders are high risk patients who may respond differently to drug and alcohol addiction recovery programmes.
How Serious is the Problem of Co-occurring Disorders and Addiction?
Now more than ever before, individuals from all walks of life are being diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. As more dual diagnosis individuals appear, rehab facilities are positioning themselves to treat these complex cases. A few facts about dual diagnosis:
Over half of all individuals suffering from drug addiction are also believed to have a co-occurring mental illness. Over one third of all individuals with a mental illness suffer from some form of substance addiction. Common Addictions Associated with Co-occurring Disorders Dual Diagnosis occurs in individuals suffering from a wide range of substance addictions. The following addictions may be likely to have a co-occurring disorder:
- Alcoholism
- Cocaine
- Addiction Club
- Drug Addiction
- Crystal Meth Addiction
- Heroin Addiction
- Methadone Addiction
- Prescription Medication
- Addiction Eating Disorders
Common Mood and Personality Disorders Associated with Dual Diagnosis. Individuals with a co-occurring disorder can have any number of mood or personality disorders. The most common mood and personality disorders associated with addiction include:
- Depression
- Anxiety Bi-polar
- Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Disorder Schizophrenia
- Eating Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic Anxiety Disorder