Dual Diagnosis

ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) and Mindfulness Therapeutic Group Programme Part 1

ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) and Mindfulness Therapeutic Group Programme Part 1 — The ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) and Mindfulness Group is a new therapeutic group on the Dual Diagnosis Programme at St. Patrick’s University Hospital…


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Alcohol Rehab Experience…?

Question by sweetabex: Alcohol Rehab experience…?
Good or bad, I’d like to know any experience.

Best answer:

Answer by Question The System
It is just a bunch of people whining and making excuses about why they drink too much.

If someone really wants to stop drinking – don’t don’t stop at a liquor store on the way home or a tavern…………

Answer by jannsody
I personally have never been to rehab for alcohol (but went… Continue reading

Students Confront Substance Dependency

Students confront substance dependency
“Chemical dependence is a diagnostic term used by health professionals to refer to what the general population would call 'addiction,'” wrote Kathleen McSharry, dean of chemical dependency, in an email to The Herald. Chemical … Each year, McSharry …
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From Our Readers: Comments & Suggestions – 4/08/2014
The other thing to consider is the diagnostic criteria used for screening participants. We know… Continue reading

American Cancer Society Seeks Volunteer Drivers to Transport Patients to Local

American Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers to transport patients to local
In January of 2013, Bortell was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was preparing for a lumpectomy when a test revealed she also had a type of chronic leukemia. Her dual diagnosis meantradiation and chemotherapy treatments plus blood transfusions and a …
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New mental health facility opens in Centerville
… along with Davis and Wapello counties. In October of 2013… Continue reading

I Am in Ovid, New York, How Will I Find a Dual Diagnosis and Rehab Center?

Question by dariana b: I am in Ovid, New York, how will I find a dual diagnosis and rehab center?
I am invited by a health institution abroad to deliver a speech in one of their seminars. Its officers were requesting me to discuss with them the effectiveness of dual diagnosis for drug addiction treatment. I want to present to my audience the factual information and statistical data supporting the effectiveness of the program.

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Understanding Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Disorders

Understanding Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Disorders — Did you know an untreated mental health problem is the number one cause of substance abuse relapse? Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment is a leader i…


Courier Times Community Calendar for April 7
6-7 p.m. Thu; Dual Diagnosis. 7-8 p.m. Thu. A twelve-step self-help group for people with a dual diagnosis of mental health and substance abuse and/or addiction. Reach Out Foundation, 152 Monroe Ave., Penndel. 215-970-5462.… Continue reading