Facts About Oxycontin Rehab

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Oxycontin is a highly addictive drug. The problem has been spreading like wildfire around rehabilitation centers in the United States. Just like heroin rehab, Oxycontin rehab is now considered necessary since its tight grip on people and the possible withdrawal effects are similar to those of illegal drugs.

Oxycontin is a prescription painkiller that is classified as an opiate. It is indicated for patients with severe pain as a result of a medical condition, a sustained injury, or surgery. A single dose can relieve pain for 3-4 hours because it is in the form of a sustained-release tablet, so a person in severe pain does not have to medicate many times a day than usual.

Understanding Dual Diagnosis Treatment

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What is Dual Diagnosis Treatment? You may be wondering what is dual diagnosis treatment and what does it entail.  It is not only treating your substance abuse problems but it is also helping you how to understand your psychological disorder. If you are reading this article, you know all too well that co-occurring disorders can [...]

Why Do Addicts Require Dual Diagnosis Treatment?

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Dual diagnosis occurs when people who are suffering from drug or alcohol addiction show symptoms of emotional or psychiatric problems at the same time – hence the terms co-occurring disorders, co-morbidity, concurrent illnesses and dual disorder are also used to describe the condition.

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Dual Diagnosis: Cycle of Addiction & Psychiatric Disorders

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Drug abuse and mental illnesses usually co-exist in many cases of individuals who are substance dependent. A survey by the National Survery on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) in 2010 found that 20% of adults with mental illnesses in the US are also drug-dependent. This condition wherein substance addiction and mental disorders exist simultaneously is commonly reffered to as dual diagnosis.

Dual diagnosis is common but may be more challenging to address, taking into consideration the coexistence of a drug problem and a psychological problem. This may require a different approach than dealing with drug addiction or mental illness alone. Scientific studies in the recent years have established that drug abuse may lead to development of mental illnesses. However, recent studies show that some forms of psychological conditions may also predispose an individual to acquiring and addiction to drugs and alcohol.

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