quitting alcohol and depression
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When Quitting Alcohol and Depression Symptoms Increase

So you muster up the strength to stop drinking, but now your depression symptoms get worse. Alcoholism and depression occur together often. People who struggle with alcohol abuse may become depressed as a result of the drinking. Many problems…
Genetic Testing in Dual Diagnosis
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Importance of Genetic Testing in Dual Diagnosis

Prescribing Medications More Effectively Last week we breached the topic of genetic testing and how it can affect mental health treatments. This week we wanted to dive in a little deeper and zero in specifically on dual diagnosis. But what…
What is Dual Diagnosis
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What is Dual Diagnosis and How is It Treated in Rehab

Addiction and Mental Health Occurring Together Co-occurring Disorders or Dual Diagnosis refers to a very common problem of dealing with substance dependency and mental illness or mental disorders at the same time. You see, often long-term substance…