by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Mar 16, 2021 | Treatment
When a person has a dual diagnosis, that means they have both a mental disorder and a substance use disorder. Also referred to as co-occurring disorders, they’re far from rare, and outcomes tend to be better if they are treated together. Dual Diagnosis Defined A...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Mar 16, 2021 | Treatment
Addiction is complex, with many causes, and each person is affected differently. When it comes to rehab for drug and alcohol use disorders, each case is unique, and a one-size-fits-all approach rarely does work for one and all. Consideration of a person’s particular...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Mar 16, 2021 | Treatment
Detoxification is the first major step of substance use disorder treatment. Also known as withdrawal management, the goal is to manage the emotional and physical pains that follow once a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The degree of dependence, the substance in...
