Dual Diagnosis: Alcoholism and Bipolar Disorder

Dual Diagnosis: Alcoholism and Bipolar Disorder

When understanding dual diagnosis between alcoholism and bipolar disorder, one must understand how they coexist. Saying that, almost 50% of those suffering with alcoholism are also suffering with a co-existing mental illness.  When looking at alcoholism, it’s...
How Do I Know if My Best Friend is an Alcoholic?

How Do I Know if My Best Friend is an Alcoholic?

Most people don’t understand that alcoholism is a progressive brain disease. The stages of alcoholism may take years of abuse, however, if a person can get help in the earlier stages they may avoid some serious harm to their medical health.   Treatment may require a...