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Anger, Aggression and Addiction
What is a Dual Disorder?
A dual disorder occurs when an individual is affected by both an emotional or
psychiatric illness and chemical dependency. Psychiatric illness and chemical
dependency both effect an individual physically, psychologically, socially, and
spiritually. Although the two illnesses are separate and independent, they do
interact in ways that make diagnosis, treatment and recovery more complex.
What Causes a Dual Disorder?
The specific causes of...
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Please Don't Label Me Crazy
A Consumer's Story
I am sharing my story in the hopes that I will leave a lasting gift and that
it will give hope of recovery to my brothers and sisters who come after me.
Let me start from the beginning. When I was about four years old, I became
aware of feelings that I didn?t belong in my surroundings. It was at age seven,
when I picked up my first drink, did I feel accepted. It was absolutely
wonderful! It quieted my fears, my inferiority complex, and my...
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