In your studies on drug addiction and abuse, or at your addiction treatment center, you might have stumbled upon the idea of dual diagnosis. This is something that has stricken many people, and it is often something that goes undiagnosed for a long time, which may contribute to a greater surge in addictions. 
Dual diagnosis means [...]

When mental illness and substance disorder coexist, both disorders should be considered primary, and integrated dual primary addiction treatment is required. This category is dedicated for those seeking addiction treatment for substance abuse and a dual diagnosis. We have included the definition of dual-diagnosis denitrified by SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT): “the simultaneous [...]

The term dual diagnosis is a common, broad term that indicates the simultaneous presence of two independent medical disorders. Recently, within the fields of mental health, psychiatry, and addiction medicine, the term has been popularly used to describe the coexistence of a mental health disorder and AOD problems. The equivalent phrase dual disorders also denotes [...]

Gay Friendly Drug Rehabs Are Needed 
After reading the Tim Hardaway story on how he hates gay people, it is safe to say that homophobia, prejudice and discrimination is alive and well. It is for these reasons that the need for gay friendly drug rehab or gay friendly alcohol rehab programs is not overstated.
Take this specific case and [...]