Mental Illness and Addiction.

Get Help Now! 1-877-345-8494 or find a treatment center in your area.Don’t lose the battle with addiction. Common Addictions associated with Dual Diagnosis Individuals who are suffering from any of the following addictions may be a candidate for a dual diagnosis: * Alcoholism (or “Alcohol Addiction”) * Cocaine addiction * Heroin addiction * Prescription medication addiction (such as Vicodin addiction or OxyContin addiction) * Marijuana addiction * Crystal meth addiction Common Mental Illnesses Associated with Dual Diagnosis Although individuals with a dual diagnosis can suffer from any number of mental health issues, there are several which appear to be more prevalent than others. Common mental conditions associated with dual diagnosis include: * Depression * Anxiety * Bi-polar disorder * Borderline personality disorder * Schizophrenia Dual diagnosis and depression is a particularly difficult situation, with the symptoms of both commonly mimicking one another at different stages (especially when the addiction is to alcohol). Dual Diagnosis Statistics There are more individuals classified as dual diagnosis than ever before. The depth of the problem is just now reaching the mainstream, as more and more facilities are becoming equipped to better treat these patients.