What is Dual Diagnosis?
What Kind of Mental or Emotional Problems are Seen in People with Dual Diagnosis?
The following psychiatric problems are common to occur in dual diagnosis - i.e., in tandem with alcohol or heroin detox dallas dependency.
Depressive disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias.
Other psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and personality disorders.
The following table based on a National Institute of Mental Health study, lists seven major psychiatric disorders and shows how much each one increases an individuals risk for substance abuse.
