DUAL DIAGNOSIS IN ALCOHOLIC PEOPLE

Typical Co-Occurring Disorders

The mental health problems that most routinely co-occur with drug abuse are clinical depression, anxiety disorders, and manic depressive illness.

Typical symptoms of clinical depression

Emotions of helplessness and hopelessness

Loss of interest in everyday tasks

Failure to feel pleasure

Food consumption or body weight changes Sleep alterations

Lack of energy

Unyielding emotions of insignificance or shame

Concentration issues

Anger, physical pain, and imprudent conduct (especially in men).

Common symptoms and signs of mania in manic depressive illness.

Emotions of elation or excessive irritability.

Nonrealistic, grandiose expectations.

Lowered requirement for sleeping.

Intensified energy.

Quick speaking and racing thoughts.

Reduced common sense and impulse control.

Hyperactivity.

Anger or rage.

Common symptoms of anxiety.

Severe pressure and emotional distress.

Feeling restless or jumpy.

Frustration or feeling "uneasy".

Racing heart or lack of breath.

Nausea, trembling, or lightheadedness.

Muscle group tension, headaches.

Difficulty focusing.

Sleep problems.

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