Can anyone please explain to me what dual diagnosis is?!


Question:

Can anyone please explain to me what dual diagnosis is?

My uncle's got it, and everytime I hear my relatives talk about him, it's always with a trace of either sympathy or disgust in their faces. I want to know what dual diagnosis really is, it just piques my curiosity.


Answers:

Dual diagnosis, also called co-occurring disorders, happens when someone has both a substance abuse problem and a psychological disorder. Your uncle is either alcohol or drug dependent, and has a mental illness as well. This is not something to be considered as a disgrace to your family. You should be able to give him support and understanding because it's hard to struggle with this disorder.




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