Dual Diagnosis

Does Alzheimer’s Count as a Mental Disorder for a Dual Diagnosis?

Question by Lorin: Does Alzheimer’s count as a mental disorder for a dual diagnosis?
I am researching Substance Abuse Rehab facilities and have found that dual diagnosis or occurring mental disorders in conjunction with addiction needs to be treated differently. The normal mental disorders mentioned were bipolar, depression, anxiety, Schizophrenia, etc, but no mention of Alzheimer’s. Would this apply in the case of dual diagnosis?

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April Is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
There are medical and surgical therapies to ease the symptoms, but there is no cure or definitive diagnostic test. The American Parkinson Disease Association … Founded more than 50 years ago, APDA's unique dual mission to “Ease the Burden – Find the …
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I Have to Find Addiction Treatment Centers in Carteret, New Jersey That Can Address Problems of Dual Diagnosis

Question by dania d: I have to find addiction treatment centers in Carteret, New Jersey that can address problems of dual diagnosis
How do I do this? I’m really interested in studying the behavior of dual diagnosis patients and I would like to know how they are being treated.

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Down Syndrome and Autism: Amy’s Pregnancy With TyTy

Down Syndrome and Autism: Amy’s Pregnancy with TyTy — Amy recounts her pregnancy and birth of TyTy, her son with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism. She also discusses finding out of TyTy’s Down syndro…


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Guest Opinion: A Reality Check on Mental Illness

Guest Opinion: A reality check on mental illness
Conditions that the mentally ill suffer from have been given meanings called diagnoses. Definitions of these … Treatment modalities include psychiatric medications, therapy, support groups, inpatient hospital stays, day hospital treatment programs …
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Are There Treatment Centers in Warrington, Pennsylvania That Can Also Handle People With Dual Diagnosis?

Question by aurelia lr: Are there treatment centers in Warrington, Pennsylvania that can also handle people with dual diagnosis?
My sister is an alcoholic. The thing is, she’s also depressive as well. I want to know how I may be able to find treatment centers that will be willing to take on her case as I know that this is different from just plain alcoholism.

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