The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is a method used by doctors to detect the signs of depression in elderly and chronically ill patients. According to a study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, the Geriatric Depression Scale: It is made up of “”yes”” or “”no”” questions. It can be prescribed by a medical … Read more
According to some Dual Diagnosis reports of N.I.D.A., about 50 to 60 per cent of victims with substance dependence also develop a mental illness. We know that drug addiction itself is a disease; when a victim develops another disease with addiction, it is called a co-occurring state of disorders or Dual Diagnosis. An individual with … Read more
It is well-known that addiction rates in people, such as those that are mentally ill mostly experience additional addiction issues, with about 50 percent of severe mental health patients being substance abusers. Additionally, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, almost 9 million individuals suffer from a co-occurring disorder due to their high … Read more
Substance abuse disorders are a peer support and counseling program called Friends Connection that assists people who have a mental illness. The Friends Connection operates on the theory that people with psychological disorders or substance abuse engage in illegal drug use and drinking, fearing the feelings of solitude, tediousness, and fear of the stigma of … Read more
What Is the Significance of Understanding the Phases of Addiction Recovery? Addiction recovery isn’t a straightforward process. Rehabilitation can be viewed as a journey through unknown territory towards your final destination. Although addiction recovery literature rarely mentions the process of recovery, knowing this notion can help you or a loved one when seeking treatment. It’s … Read more
According to research by mental health statistics 1 in every 4 individuals suffers from mental health once in their lifetime. Dual diagnosis defines it as a condition of having a mental health disorder simultaneously with a problem of substance abuse. When a patient presents with symptoms of both a substance abuse disorder and a mental … Read more
Alcohol rehabilitation like outpatient treatment is a common and successful way to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). With outpatient treatment, individuals can get assistance with their AUD without interfering with everyday tasks such as work, school, and family duties. Although every outpatient treatment includes various services, a majority of patients provide drug-assisted detoxification, alcohol therapy, different treatment types, and … Read more
Managing Medications: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental condition that causes intrusive thoughts or feelings to occur frequently, as well as the compulsion to do something over and over. Obsessions and compulsions may happen in the same person. Obsessive-compulsive disorder isn’t about bad behavior like chewing the nails or obsessing over negative … Read more
The medications for addictions and treatment for substance abuse has traditionally followed the 12-Step model of total abstinence. To ensure a stable recovery from a drug addiction crisis. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, relapse rates are as high as 40%-60%, copying those of other chronic conditions like hypertension, asthma, diabetes. Relapse is … Read more
Approaches to Drug Abuse Counseling National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Fred Sipe 1. OVERVIEW, DESCRIPTION, AND RATIONALE 1.1 A General Description of the Approach This Counseling Approach recovery strategy is based on the idea that there is a hereditary predisposition to chemical addiction before the initial use, a term … Read more