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.
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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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