A Family Guide to Coping with Dual Disorders

A Family Guide to Coping with Dual Disorders was written to help you better understand a complex subject, co-occurring disorders. A person who is diagnosed as having co-occurring, or dual, disorders has a psychiatric illness as well as addiction (also called chemical dependency). In combination, these two illnesses can create serious problems for everyone involved.

I feel so embarrassed. I don't understand why he just can't straighten up. Why can't they do something to help her? When someone is your life has a co-occurring disorder, it's not unusual to feel shame, anger, fear, frustration, or even guilt. Realistic and reassuring, this pamphlet explores how you can understand your loved one's co-occurring disorder, provide support while setting limits, develop plans for dealing with relapse or psychiatric emergencies, and practice self-care. The Co-occurring Disorders Series is the definitive resource on chemical addiction combined with psychiatric illnesses. Formerly titled the Dual Diagnosis Series, it has been updated with new findings, redesigned for greater readability, and expanded with additional materials.