Tackling Dual Diagnosis: Treating Alcohol Dependence and Depression Together

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.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Alcohol and Depression: A Complicated Relationship

00:00:41 Prevalence and the Vicious Cycle

00:01:24 Correlation and Causation: The Two-Way Street

00:01:53 How Alcohol Triggers Depression

00:02:27 Psychosocial Consequences and Escalating Depression

00:02:55 Depression Leading to Alcohol Use: Self-Medication

00:03:34 The Impact on Quality of Life

00:04:10 Challenges with Traditional Treatment Approaches

00:04:55 Integrated Dual Diagnosis Care: CBT and MI

00:05:32 Case Example: Sam’s Story

00:06:06 The Importance of Aftercare and Ongoing Support

00:06:38 Medication, Screening, and Clinical Considerations

00:07:35 Stigma and the Need for Compassionate Care

00:08:17 Key Takeaways and Summing Up

00:08:48 Final Message: Recovery Is Possible

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