Dual diagnosis is a condition where someone suffers from a mental health disorder and substance abuse simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is quite common, and it’s estimated that over 7.9 million Americans suffer from it. The reason behind this large number is the lack of treatment for people with mental health disorders. As a result, this concern predisposes these to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.
When self-medication manifests for an extended period, people become develop substance addiction. The substances become part of their life, requiring them to function ‘normally’ every day. The only treatment is substance addiction therapy.
