Dual Diagnosis

by MCA Staff
Sep 16, 2025
What Does a Dual Diagnosis Really Mean?

What Does a Dual Diagnosis Really Mean?

What is dual diagnosis? Learn how addiction and mental health are connected, and why treating both together is key to…

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by MCA Staff
Jul 29, 2025
What to Expect from Dual Diagnosis Facilities

What to Expect from Dual Diagnosis Facilities

Navigating the challenges of addiction alongside mental health issues can feel isolating and overwhelming, but dual diagnosis facilities are designed…

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by MCA Staff
Jun 8, 2025
Understanding Dual Diagnosis – When Mental Health and Addiction Collide

Understanding Dual Diagnosis – When Mental Health and Addiction Collide

Mental health and addiction are serious challenges that impact millions of people. But what happens when someone struggles with both…

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by MCA Staff
Apr 11, 2025
The Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction

The Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction

At Mass Center for Addiction, we know how heavy it can feel to face addiction or mental health challenges. If…

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by MCA Staff
May 28, 2024
Exploring The Benefits of Integrated Treatment for Dual Diagnosis

Exploring The Benefits of Integrated Treatment for Dual Diagnosis

It’s common for someone who is struggling with addiction also to be living with mental health disorders. Addiction treatment is…

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by MCA Staff
May 25, 2024
The Link Between Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders

The Link Between Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders

Substance abuse doesn’t always exist on its own, meaning several co-occurring disorders frequently co-exist with addiction. Co-occurring disorders present unique…

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by MCA Staff
Feb 11, 2024
Addressing Stigma and Misconceptions About Dual Diagnosis

Addressing Stigma and Misconceptions About Dual Diagnosis

Dual diagnosis is sometimes referred to as a co-occurring disorder. The term is used to refer to the simultaneous presence…

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by MCA Staff
Feb 2, 2024
Understanding the Risks of Self-Medication in Dual Diagnosis

Understanding the Risks of Self-Medication in Dual Diagnosis

If you’ve got a dual diagnosis, you should know you’re not alone. Dual diagnosis means you’re dealing with both a…

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by MCA Staff
Jun 3, 2023
Types of Dual Diagnosis: Understanding Examples & Treatment

Types of Dual Diagnosis: Understanding Examples & Treatment

Have you ever heard of the term dual diagnosis? It refers to a condition where an individual has both a…

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by MCA Staff
May 19, 2023
Mental Health and Alcohol Addiction: A Comprehensive Guide to Dual Diagnosis

Mental Health and Alcohol Addiction: A Comprehensive Guide to Dual Diagnosis

The link between mental health and alcohol addiction is complex. Still, Massachusetts Center for Addiction offers evidence-based dual diagnosis treatment…

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by MCA Staff
Apr 22, 2023
Can You Take Adderall for Life? Long-Term Adderall Use Risks

Can You Take Adderall for Life? Long-Term Adderall Use Risks

Adderall is a popular medication for treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It contains a strong mix of amphetamine and…

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by MCA Staff
Apr 19, 2023
Our Approach to Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Our Approach to Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Co-occurring disorders are common among people with mental health and substance use disorders. We have developed an integrated approach to…

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