Describe issues relating to co-morbid disorders (substance use disorder with another psychological disorder), and how co-morbid disorders are typically treated within the drug treatment setting.
Those who have substance use disorder also can have other mental illness along with it,ust as many people who are diagnosed with mental illness are often diagnosed with a substance use disorder.For example, about half of people who experience a mental illness will also experience a substance use disorder at some point in their lives and vice versa.In a study done among youths it is being found that those with substance use disorders also have high rates of co-occurring mental illness, such as depression and anxiety.
Although substance use disorders commonly occur with other mental illnesses, this does not mean that one caused the other, even if one appeared first. In fact, establishing which came first or why can be difficult. However, research suggests three possibilities for this common co-occurrence:
Treatment of co-morbid disorders
The high rate of comorbidity between substance use disorders and other mental illnesses calls for a comprehensive approach that identifies and evaluates both. Accordingly, anyone seeking help for either substance use, misuse, or addiction or another mental disorder should be evaluated for both and treated accordingly.
Several behavioral therapies have shown promise for treating comorbid conditions. These approaches can be tailored to patients according to age, the specific drug misused, and other factors. They can be used alone or in combinations with medications. Some effective behavioral therapies for treating comorbid conditions include:
Effective medications exist for treating opioid, alcohol, and nicotine addiction and for alleviating the symptoms of many other mental disorders, yet most have not been well studied in comorbid populations. Some medications may benefit multiple problems. For example, bupropion is approved for treating both depression and nicotine dependence . More research is needed, however, to better understand how these medications work, particularly when combined in patients with comorbidities.
Describe issues relating to co-morbid disorders (substance use disorder with another psychological disorder), and how co-morbid...
1. Define co-occurring disorders related to psychiatric/mental illness and substance use disorders. What is the prevalence of this disorder? 2. Explain what is meant by the term "substance induced mood disorder". State the risk factors involved for this disorder. 3. Should treatment differ for clients with co-occurring disorders compared to those with an alcohol or drug disorder? Explain your rationale. 4. Some participants of self help groups are court-mandated to attend because of a DUI or DWI conviction. Do you...
Discussion Topics, Mohr Chapter 30, Substance Use Disorders Discussion Topics Learning Objective 1. While caring for a patient with substance abuse issues, you begin to evaluate your own opinions regarding abused substances. Do you have different attitudes about someone who is addicted to/dependent on prescription drugs compared with someone who is addicted to/dependent on alcohol or street drugs? Have you ever experienced any adverse consequences related to the use of a substance? Write about your feelings related to alcohol and...
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What medications help control symptoms of substance related disorders? How do they work? 2. Describe in-patient therapy for substance related disorder.
How do process addictions differ from substance use disorders? How does treatment vary between process addictions and substance use disorders?
Substance Use Disorders not only affect the individual user but also the family. Describe and Discuss how SUD/addiction affects the family. (ANSWER ALL THREE PARTS) Discuss roles and functions within the family How addictions affects these functions Then once the individual has found recovery how the family may need to again readjust to the functions.
What psychological treatment strategies could a mental health professional use to help someone achieve abstinence? How so? What is the long term outcome for people with substance related disorders?
Current psychiatry uses the term 'dependence' to describe the most severe form of substance use disorder. 1)How does the modern psychiatric definition of dependence compare/contrast with Sigmund Freud’s concept of the term, 'dependence.’? 2)What were the mechanisms or processes involved in dependence according to Freud? 3)Are there any situations that Freud would consider to be "healthy dependence"? please answer question 2 and 3 only
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