Tackling Dual Diagnosis: Treating Alcohol Dependence and Depression Together

Tackling Dual Diagnosis: Treating Alcohol Dependence and Depression Together.Struggling with Alcohol and Depression? Unlock Dual Diagnosis Solutions! In this Cracking Addiction episode, Dr. Ferghal Armstrong explores cross addiction dual diagnosis, revealing why alcohol patients also suffer from dual diagnosis. Learn what is dual diagnosis and how dual diagnosis and comorbidity—like alcohol and depression—create a vicious cycle. Did you know 64% of those with alcohol problems face clinical depression? Discover how alcohol, a depressant, worsens mental health, and why siloed treatments fail. Dr. Armstrong breaks down dual diagnosis treatment strategies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and screening tools like AUDIT and PHQ-9. Get practical tips to tackle drink problems and boost recovery through integrated dual diagnosis channel care. Why watch? Gain hope with compassionate, holistic approaches to alcohol and depression recovery. Subscribe for more mental health insights! Share your story below!Chapters00:00:00 Alcohol and Depression: A Complicated Relationship00:00:41 Prevalence and the Vicious Cycle00:01:24 Correlation and Causation: The Two-Way Street00:01:53 How Alcohol Triggers Depression00:02:27 Psychosocial Consequences and Escalating Depression00:02:55 Depression Leading to Alcohol Use: Self-Medication00:03:34 The Impact on Quality of Life00:04:10 Challenges with Traditional Treatment Approaches00:04:55 Integrated Dual Diagnosis Care: CBT and MI00:05:32 Case Example: Sam’s Story00:06:06 The Importance of Aftercare and Ongoing Support00:06:38 Medication, Screening, and Clinical Considerations00:07:35 Stigma and the Need for Compassionate Care00:08:17 Key Takeaways and Summing Up00:08:48 Final Message: Recovery Is Possible

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