Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders
by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Nov.28, 2010, under Home
Academy for Addiction Professionals
Co-occurring disorders, also called dual diagnosis is a highly specialized treatment that focuses on the addiction as well as any underlying mental illness conditions. Since drug addiction is a psychological disease, it often leads to mental disorders and psychological issues. Similarly mental issues may well lead to addiction and substance abuse problems. Some studies have shown that up to six in 10 people that have substance abuse problems also suffer from another psychological disorder. Interestingly, these rates are similar to the rates of mental illness in people who use larger quantities of legal drugs such as tobacco and alcohol.
It is of utmost importance that individuals with co-occurring disorders seek specialized treatment that address both the substance abuse issues and mental illness as one can be a trigger for the other. These specialized centers, of which Destination Hope is one, treat the dual problem by addressing both issues simultaneously allowing the addict to cope with each of them with long-term success.
Welcome to the Academy for Addiction Professionals located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Where you will learn about Treatment of Co-occuring Disorders and so much more. You are about to make one of the best decisions of your career. The Academy for Addiction Professionals has been created to help you on your educational path, by offering a roadmap to becoming a certified addiction professional, certified addiction counselor, certified addiction specialist, certified behavioral health technician or to take online addiction CEU
courses. At the Academy, you will be trained by instructors who are dedicated to helping you grow in the addictions field. You will be exposed to cutting edge resources, important certification updates, trends in the behavioral health field, and other addictions professionals. You will also be able to improve your opportunity for employment in the addictions field. Call 877-824-0001
Regards;
Ben Brafman, CAP, LMHC
