Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Dual Diagnosis

Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Dual Diagnosis

A person under the influence of a substance may sometimes behave in a manner that resembles psychiatric illnesses like bipolar disorder or psychosis. During withdrawal, hallucinations and delusions can further reinforce this appearance. Many individuals struggling with addiction have been misdiagnosed as manic depressive, bipolar, psychotic, or schizophrenic and have been prescribed psychiatric medications. Due […]

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