ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE AND FREQUENTLY PRESENTING CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS

Dual Diagnosis

Signs and symptoms of typical co-occurring disorders

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

Typical symptoms of depression

Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness

Lack of interest in everyday routines

Inability to feel pleasure

Appetite or weight changes Sleep changes

Lack of energy

Substantial emotions of insignificance or guilt

Attention issues

Temper, bodily pain, and imprudent conduct (particularly in men).

Prevalent symptoms of mania in manic depressive illness.

Emotions of euphoria or extreme irritability.

Outlandish, grandiose beliefs.

Lowered need for sleep.

Intensified energy.

Rapid speaking and racing thoughts.

Impaired common sense and impulse control.

Hyperactivity.

Anger or rage.

Standard symptoms of anxiety.

Tremendous pressure and worry.

Feeling jumpy or restless.

Frustration or feeling "wired".

Racing heart beat or lack of breath.

Nausea, trembling, or dizziness.

Muscle tenseness, headaches.

Trouble concentrating.

Sleep problems.

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