Cycle 16 - Flashcard Set 2
What percentage of individuals with borderline personality disorder also have a substance abuse disorder or addiction at some point in their life?
Approximately 78%.
How does substance abuse affect borderline personality disorder symptoms and treatment?
It significantly negatively impacts them.
Why are individuals with borderline personality disorder and addiction driven to substance use?
As a coping mechanism.
What characteristics do both borderline personality disorder and addiction share?
Impulsive, destructive behaviors and mood swings.
What manipulative actions do individuals with borderline personality disorder and addiction exhibit?
Deceitful actions to gain substances and lack of concern for their own health and safety.
How do borderline personality disorder and addiction intensify emotional reactions?
They exacerbate each other.
What symptoms do individuals with both disorders exhibit?
Greater sensitivity to dependency symptoms and intense urges for drugs to block out overwhelming emotions.
Why do some individuals with borderline personality disorder use substances?
To dissociate from themselves.
What effect does addiction have on treatment for borderline personality disorder?
It blocks it and makes it harder to achieve remission of symptoms.
Is treatment for both disorders necessary?
Yes.
What is a step towards seeking treatment and doing things differently?
Learning about the disorders.
Which disorder should be treated first, substance abuse or borderline personality disorder?
Substance abuse should be dealt with first.
