Research has demonstrated that
one-third of substance abusers also have psychiatric diagnoses as well.
Many individuals who are psychotic use substances to self-medicate or for
self-preservation purposes.
Individuals who have
substance abuse disorders as well as psychotic disorders behave more
impulsively, tend to become violent easily, they have a difficult time
complying with treatment, they become suicidal, and they are often unemployed
and homeless (Stevens & Smith, 2013).
Mental disorders can turn into a dual diagnosis by a person taking medication to help with their mental illness and they become addicted to the medication and abuse it. This can then lead to abusing other drugs as well as alcohol.
Substance abuse can also lead to "substance abuse induced mental
disorders."
I personally know of someone who developed schizophrenia from abusing drugs.
I personally know of someone who developed schizophrenia from abusing drugs.
Treatments consist of treating them together,
treating them separately at the same time, and treating the disorders
consecutively after one has first stabilized.
Treatment
options are in-patient, out-patient, medications, and psychotherapy/ counseling.
There is help, hope, and treatment for Dual Diagnosis of Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse Disorders.
Reference
Stevens, P., & Smith,
R. L. (2013). Substance abuse counseling: Theory and practice (5th ed.).
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
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