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What are Co-Occurring Disorders and How Do They Impact Treatment Part 3
What are Co-Occurring Disorders and How Do They Impact Treatment Part 3
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73 minutes
Released:
May 30, 2016
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Podcast episode
Description
Many people struggling with addictions also have mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Likewise, many people with depression or anxiety may have an addiction. We refer to this as a co-occurring disorder. Some people will try to argue that symptoms of depression and anxiety are caused by drug use, and once you are clean and sober those symptoms will go away. While this may be true for some, these symptoms that are still present in early recovery can cause a relapse. After all, how long will someone stay clean and sober if they are constantly depressed or anxious. Regardless of whether you self-medicated a mental health issue with your addiction, or your addiction caused your mental health issues, BOTH need to be addressed. In this episode wee will: Develop a broad biopsychosocial definition of co-occurring disorders. Learn about the reciprocal interaction between mental health, physical health and addiction. Discuss the multiple contributing factors of mood disorders to include physical issues and issues stemming from addictive behaviors. Explore ways to simultaneously address multiple disorders.
Released:
May 30, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
020- Protective Factors for the Development of Co-Occurring Addiction and Mental Health Issues: Mental Health and Addiction issues often go hand-in-hand. Effective recovery involves not only minimizing risk factors, but also enhancing protective factors within the individual and the individuals family, work, and community environment. This episod by Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes