By Shelley Moore
Dual diagnosis describes the co-occurrence of a chemical dependency along with another major mental health disorder. A common problem, the combination creates difficulty for mental health care professionals in making an accurate diagnosis and providing treatment. Statistics are cited by Michael's House, a chemical dependency treatment center located in Palm Springs, California, and the...
By Hannah Rice Myers
At some point or another, everyone worries about something. Sometimes it's on a daily basis, sometimes weekly, or maybe its just once in a while. It could be about finances, relationships, or work. Most people learn how to deal with these concerns and find a way to deal with them so they don't consume their lives. But those who suffer from general anxiety aren't able to do this. They...