Dual Diagnosis
Often there can be other mental health ailments that co-occur with substance use disorder that also need to be addressed. Dual diagnosis treatment options can be a critical component in one’s recovery journey. To recover fully, it is recommended a person with co-occurring disorder receives treatment for both problems. Mental health disorders can contribute to drug use and substance use disorders. If you need help finding treatment options for a co-occuring disorder, AccessDirect Recovery Network can help!
Signs That You May Need Help
- You experience intense cravings
- Your tolerance has increased
- You experience withdrawal symptoms when you stop
- You’re physically and psychologically dependent on drugs
- Your life revolves around getting, using and finding ways and means to get more
- You continue to use in spite of negative consequences
- You’ve begun to do things you never thought you’d do in order to get drugs or get high
- You’ve begun to change your circle of friends to accommodate your drug use
- Life seems hopeless