Dual Diagnosis
Signs and symptoms of common co-occurring disordersThe mental health problems that most typically co-occur with substance abuse are clinical depression, anxiety conditions, and bipolar affective disorder.
Prevalent signs and symptoms of clinical depression
Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness
Lack of interest in everyday tasks
Inability to feel pleasure
Food consumption or body weight changes
Sleep alterations
Reduction of energy
Strong emotions of worthlessness or shame
Attention issues
Anger, physical pain, and dangerous behavior (especially in men).
Common symptoms of mania in manic depressive illness.
Emotions of bliss or excessive irritability.
Unrealistic, grand expectations.
Lowered requirement for sleep.
Amplified vitality.
Rapid speaking and racing thoughts.
Reduced common sense and impulse control.
Hyperactivity.
Anger or rage.
Prevalent signs of anxiety.
Tremendous tension and emotional distress.
Feeling restless or jumpy.
Irritability or feeling "edgy".
Racing heart beat or shortness of breath.
Nausea, tremoring, or lightheadedness.
Muscle group tenseness, headaches.
Difficulty focusing.
Sleep problems.