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How Depression and Substance Abuse Are Linked

How Depression and Substance Abuse Are Linked Many people diagnosed with clinical depression drink. Many people who drink heavily also develop depression. We call this a bidirectional occurrence. The two diseases co-occur in many individuals. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the neurological disease, clinical depression affects about 10 percent of the American population. Not […]

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How To Decide If A Dual-Diagnosis Program Is For You

Dual Diagnoses Aren’t New The term “dual diagnosis” is a relatively (20 years old) new term in the mental health field. It’s used to describe the combination of a mental disorder with an addiction. For example, it’s not uncommon to find a person suffering depression who is hooked on drugs or alcohol. Varied Disorders Are

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