ADM Co-occurring Disorders & Dual Diagnosis Flashcards
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Which term describes the simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder in the same individual?
Answer: Dual diagnosis
Dual diagnosis refers to the co-occurrence of a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder in the same individual.
According to SAMHSA data, approximately what proportion of adults with serious mental illness also have a co-occurring substance use disorder?
Answer: 1 in 4
SAMHSA data indicates approximately one-quarter of adults with serious mental illness also have a co-occurring substance use disorder.
Which mental health disorder most commonly co-occurs with alcohol use disorder?
Answer: Major depressive disorder
Major depressive disorder is the most common co-occurring mental health condition in individuals with alcohol use disorder.
The 'self-medication hypothesis' in dual diagnosis proposes that individuals use substances primarily to:
Answer: Alleviate symptoms of underlying mental health disorders
The self-medication hypothesis proposes that individuals use substances to relieve symptoms of underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression.
Which approach is considered the gold standard for treating co-occurring disorders?
Answer: Integrated treatment addressing both disorders simultaneously
Integrated treatment that simultaneously addresses both the substance use disorder and mental health disorder is considered the gold standard for dual diagnosis care.
Post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders frequently co-occur; which biological system plays a central role in both conditions?
Answer: The HPA axis and noradrenergic system
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and noradrenergic system mediate stress responses dysregulated in both PTSD and substance use disorders.