What is Al-Anon and Alateen?
The Al-Anon (for adults) and Alateen (for teens) program is a Twelve Step program for the relatives and friends of alcoholics or someone who is or has been a problem drinker. It is not uncommon ... Read more... »
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Mood Disorders and Alcohol/Drug Use
The term mood describes a pervasive and sustained emotional state that may affect all aspects of an individual's life and perceptions. Mood disorders are pathologically elevated or depressed disturbances of mood, and include full or ... Read more... »
Mental Health And Addiction Treatment Theories and Approaches
For people with dual disorders (also known as "dual diagnosis"), the attempt to obtain professional help can be bewildering and confusing. They may have problems arising within themselves as a result of their psychiatric and ... Read more... »
Dual Disorders: Concepts and Definitions
The Relationships Between Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Psychiatric Symptoms and Disorders
Establishing an accurate diagnosis for patients in addiction and mental health settings is an important and multifaceted aspect of the treatment process. Clinicians ... Read more... »
