Drug addiction comes in many forms, If your child suffers from a dual diagnosis disorder and has been abusing prescription medication, it may be of concern as to whether he […]
Comorbidity
Integrated Care
If your teen is struggling with a psychiatric disorder along with substance abuse — a condition known as a dual diagnosis — integrated care is crucial to his success. At […]
Teen PTSD and Addiction
What Is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder occurs in an estimated 7.8 percent of the population, per the Nebraska Department of Veteran’s Affairs. According to Psych Central, PTSD belongs to the […]
Most Common Co-Occurring Disorders in Adolescents
A co-occurring disorder is actually made up of two distinct conditions: a mental health illness or disorder and University of Iowa, the research specific to teens who suffer from dual […]
How Is Co-Occurring Disorder Treated Differently?
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the number one governing principle for effective treatment is that everything about your child’s treatment plan, from the setting to the services […]
Does Your Teen Have Co-occurring Disorders? How to Find Out
When you learn that your child may be A co-occurring disorder is a condition that often coincides with drug abuse and addiction and, in some cases, actually contributes to the […]
Comorbidity
Comorbidity: A merger of Mental Illness and Addiction Teens who suffer from addiction may also be suffering from mental illness. In such cases both issues need to be treated. An […]