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What Will You Get Out of Luxury Dual Diagnosis Treatment?

When individuals simultaneously suffer from a substance use disorder (SUD) and one or more mental health disorders, they have a co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis. It is common for individuals with mental health disorders to turn to drug and alcohol use to self-medicate, leading to substance abuse or addiction. Conversely, individuals with long-term or severe…

What Is Psychological Dependence?

All psychoactive substances, such as alcohol, marijuana, and opiates, have the potential to cause both physical and psychological addiction. But what is psychological dependence? Psychological dependence requires treatment but does not result in your body developing a physical dependency on your substance of choice. Both physical and psychological dependencies can cause withdrawal symptoms and require…