Getting Help in Rhode Island: When you or someone you love reach the point of needing help for a mental illness or substance abuse, its time to reach out to recovery centers like those listed below:…
Bibliography: -A.A. Big Book, 3rd & 4th Editions, William G. Wilson, page 58. -Treatment of Drug Abuse and Addiction — Part III, The Harvard Mental Health Letter, Volume 12, Number 4, October 1995, page 3.…
Services, U.D. (2005) states that substance abuse and mental disorders became associated in the late 70’s. Both substance abuse and mental disorder communities realized that the two were associated with not just depression but substance abuse as well. At that time, 50 to 75 percent of clients were reported to have co-occurring mental disorders and co-occurring substance abuse users were between 20 to 50 percent. Researchers have demonstrated that clients with co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness disorders can be beneficial with treatment. Even if the clients have serious mental disorders (Services, U.D., 2005).…
Theoretical Orientation: Outpatient Treatment Programs Marilyn Ramirez Hunter College There are several treatment modalities available for individuals with substance abuse disorder. It’s wonderful that there are so many options to support people with substance abuse issues (SUD). The road to recovery is so long for most people and finding the most suitable treatment program can be greatly beneficial to the client. On the other hand, starting a treatment program that is not the best fit can be very detrimental to the person’s road to recovery. One of the roles of the clinician is to identify with the client which treatment option is best for them. I will highlight what this process looks like and discuss in detail one specific…
According to Arias and Kranzler (2008) an estimated 1.1 percent of the U.S. population has an alcohol use disorder with a co-occurring use disorder (DUD). This type of co-morbidity is sometimes referred to as homotypic comorbidity or dual dependence. According to Doweiko (2012), dual diagnosis clients refer to patients that suffer from a concurrent form of mental illness and an SUD. Co-occurring substance disorders include but are not limited to anorexia, bulimia, gambling, abuse (spousal), compulsive shopping, AIDS, and compulsive sexual behaviors (Doweiko, 2012). People who are active substance abusers or withdrawal from many drugs of abuse can magnify or simulate symptoms of psychiatric disorders. Addiction is common in people with mental health problems. Although substance abuse and mental health disorders like depression and anxiety are closely linked, one does not directly cause the other (Doweiko, 2012).…
Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2008:chap 39. Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders.…
Vulnerable Populations Paper: Substance Abuse Substance abuse disorders is easily defined when an “individual continues to use the substance despite experiencing negative consequences from their use. These negative consequences can include health problems; difficulties in their family, work, and social life; and financial and legal problems. They are said to be dependent on the substance when,” in addition to theses negative consequences, they build tolerance and experience withdrawal if they stop using the drug” (Martin, 2007, p. 265). Substance abuse dates back to the early Americans colonies with beer that was brought over by the pilgrims and more popularly the ratification of the Constitution to prohibit the use of alcohol (“Alcohol Prohibition timeline“, n.d.). Signs of substance abuse can come in many forms starting with social problems like loss of employment, withdrawal from family, friends, and loved ones, and irrational thoughts including actions that contribute to the user behaving criminally, and many health problems (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Adolescent and School Health…
"Removing Barriers: Dual Diagnosis Treatment and Motivational Interviewing" In the past, traditional treatment methods for drug addiction and alcoholism have been characteristically intense and confrontational. They are designed to break down a client’s denial, defenses, and/or resistance to his or her addictive disorders, as they are perceived by the provider. Admissions criteria to substance abuse treatment programs usually require abstinence from all illicit substances. Potential clients are expected to have some awareness of the problems caused by substance abuse and be motivated to receive treatment. In contrast, traditional treatment methods for mental illness have been supportive, benign and non-threatening. They are designed to maintain the client's already-fragile defenses. Clients entering the mental health system are generally not seeking treatment for their substance abuse problems. Frequently clients within the mental health system who actively abuse drugs and alcohol are not formally identified. If they are, they do not admit to such substance use. As some attention began to focus on clients with both substance abuse problems and mental illnesses, it quickly became apparent that new methods and interventions were necessary. Working with dual disorder clients who deny substance abuse, who are unmotivated for substance abuse treatment, and who are unable to tolerate intense confrontation, required a new model, a non-confrontational approach to the engagement and treatment of this special population. I first developed such a treatment model in 1984, with the goal of providing nonjudgmental acceptance of all symptoms and experiences related to both mental illness and substance…
People with alcohol use disorders often have co-occurring psychiatric disorders, but they frequently do not receive specialized substance abuse treatment that addresses both conditions. Although pharmacological and psychosocial treatments for alcohol use disorders and psychiatric disorders can be integrated to help these patients, relatively few clinical studies have tested these types of treatments. As mental health and substance abuse facilities expand their services for patients with dual disorders, further research is needed to guide the treatment of this patient population.…
Mental illness is another major reason why adolescents and adults start using drugs and eventually become dependent. Chronic drug abuse may occur in concurrence with any mental illness identified in the American Psychiatric Association (DSMIV). Some common serious mental disorders associated with chronic drug abuse include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, manic depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and generalized anxiety disorder (National Drug Intelligence Center). Some people may use drugs on a regular basis as a way to self medicate themselves if they are dealing with any of these mental illnesses (Crotts). Co-occurring disorders are very common. In 2002 an estimated 4 million adults met…
References Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-occurring Disorders. Rockville (MD); Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US); 2005 (Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No.42.) Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64182/ Flowers A, Heflinger Craig “Dual Recovery, Self-Help Support, 2014.…
“The 2002 National Survey on Drug Use and Health in the United States found that over 23% of adults suffering from serious mental illness abused alcohol or other drugs. In the population without a serious mental illness only 8.2% abused alcohol or other drugs. Among adults who abused alcohol or other drugs, 20.4% had a serious mental illness” (Cherry, 2007, p. 37). “Over 75% of people with a co-occurring disorder who were surveyed during treatment reported a history of childhood physical abuse” (p. 38). Interestingly enough, surveys have shown that individuals are readily willing to address their substance abuse but are not so willing to acknowledge their co-occurring mental illness (p. 49-50). “The lifetime prevalence of substance use disorders (SUD) in schizophrenia is close to 50%. Substance abuse in schizophrenia is associated with numerous negative consequences, including psychotic relapses criminality, homelessness, unemployment, treatment non-compliance, and health problems” (Potvin, 2007, p. 792). In this population, “substance abuse is highly prevalent” (p. 792) not just used by a few individuals; but people will abuse substances to cope with the negative or positive symptoms of their illness. When looking at the symptoms that they experience, Potvin goes on to say, “addicted…
1. Mental health and addictions are both rooted in a complex and variable combination of biology, genetics, and life experience — particularly exposure to stress and trauma. Effective clinical approaches used to treat mental health problems and addictions, need to have strong emphasis on the continuum of care — an integrated and unified method of treatment. This should include mental health and addiction services, personnel, and service levels that address and support the needs of individual clientele in treatment within this continuum. To be effective, treatment for concurrent disorders must address the client’s substance abuse, mental state as well as associated medical and negative lifestyle impacts as a result of their CD. Treatment should also take into consideration the client’s culture, gender age, family medical history in order to…
“The coexistence of both a mental health and a substance use disorder is referred to as co-occurring disorders.” (SAMHSA, n.d.)…
Bipolar Disorder: Prevalence of Misdiagnoses & Comorbidity Bipolar disorder is a complex and disabling psychiatric disorder that has been frequently misdiagnosed for years (Ghaemi, Ko, & Goodwin, 2002). The most current research suggests that 69 percent of those who have bipolar disorder were initially misdiagnosed (Tracy, 2013). A common challenge clinicians face when attempting to accurately diagnosis bipolar disorder is the factor of comorbidity (Hawke, Provencher, Parikh, & Zagorski, 2013). For instance, research has found that 65% of those diagnosed with bipolar disorder also have another concurrent disorders such as substance abuse (Theodore, Basco, & Biggan, 2012). Therefore, it is essential for mental health care professionals to comprehend the diagnostic features and the manifestation bipolar disorder to decrease and…