Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Self-medication is a common phenomenon among depressed persons. When depression is co-existent with drug or alcohol abuse, this is known as dual diagnosis and presents a unique treatment challenge.
Simply the best collection of alcoholism and substance abuse resources on the Web.
While you are taking a depression self test, consider taking this test as well. Alcohol is often used as a means to self-medicate depression.
Dual diagnosis within the context of being bipolar.
Article from About.com Alcoholism guide, Buddy T., which asks the question is a pill really the answer to treating addictions?
Do you self-medicate your depression with drugs and/or alcohol? Learn why this can create double trouble for you in your recovery.
Essential facts that you need to know regarding depression, suicide and alcohol use.
A definition of the term "dual diagnosis".
Information about treatment, drug and alcohol abuse, state listing of drug and alcohol programs, recovery, detox and more.
Resources about co-occurring personality disorders and addiction for professionals. Web resources, online documents, colleague exchanges, books, reports, treatment and recovery, and continuing education.
Kathleen Sciacca's site is dedicated to providing information for service providers, consumers and family members.
The plain facts about how alcohol affects your health. Also includes information about the adverse effects from mixing several types of drugs with alcohol.
For those who are looking for AA type support without religion.
Chats, message boards and resources for those in recovery from alcoholism, drug addiction, mental illness, abuse and trauma and dual diagnosis.
