Concurrent Disorders / Dual Diagnosis

Question 1

What is Concurrent Disorder

Answer 1

Concurrent disorders describes a condition in which a person has both a mental illness and a substance use problem. This term is a general one and refers to a wide range of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

Question 2

Cause of CD

Answer 2

“There is no single cause of concurrent disorders; each person’s situation is unique.” In some cases, both a mental health disorder and a substance abuse disorder may arise from the same source. This is often the case with people dealing with trauma.

Question 3

What is an example of a co-occurring disorder?

Answer 3

Co-occurring disorders can include anxiety disorders, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and schizophrenia, among others.

Question 4

What does dual diagnosis mean?

Answer 4

Dual diagnosis refers to one or more diagnosed mental health problems occurring at the same time as problematic drug and alcohol use. A dual diagnosis condition can include: a mental health problem or disorder leading to or associated with problematic alcohol and/or other drug use.

Question 5

What is an example of a dual diagnosis?

Answer 5

Dual diagnosis is having a combination of drug addiction and mental illness. For example, you can struggle with depression and alcoholism concurrently. If not addressed, these disorders may worsen each other.

Question 6

What is the most common dual diagnosis?

Answer 6

The 7 Most Common Co-Occurring Disorders That Are Seen With Substance Abuse
Generalized anxiety disorder. …
Eating disorders. …
Bipolar disorder. …
Post-traumatic stress disorder. …
Personality disorders and mood disorders. …
Schizophrenia. …
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.