A must-read for families seeking answers about a loved one's co-occurring disorder. "My mother has become forgetful and seems especially sad lately. I know she takes too much pain medication. Where can I find help for her?" "My teenage son has hallucinations. I think he's depressed. He sees a psychiatrist and takes medication, but he doesn't seem to be getting better. What can I do?" "My wife is euphoric one day and suicidal the next. Her doctor told her to stop drinking while she's taking antidepressant medication, but she hasn't stopped. How do I intervene?" Families at wit's end about a loved one's co-occurring psychiatric and addictive problems will find vital information—and inspiration— in this important guide. As the authors explain, when psychiatric and addictive disorders travel together, they cause confusion among family members and even misdiagnoses for patients. Here, families learn how psychiatric diagnoses mimic addictive disorders, why chemical use exacerbates psychiatric problems, what various treatment approaches offer, and when intervention is needed. Real-life stories throughout the book offer hope, illustrating that people do recover from co-occurring disorders and that families do heal.

At Wit's End: What You Need to Know When a Loved One Is Diagnosed with Addiction and Mental Illness

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Jay, Jeff

Boriskin Ph.D., Jerry A.

Mental Health

Hazelden

While much has been discovered about the relationship between trauma and addiction, not all clinicians are trained in both fields. PTSD and Addiction is a defining book that provides understanding and direction. Author Jerry Boriskin integrates conceptual and clinical models to help professionals recognize the effects of trauma and addiction, as well as utilize innovative treatment approaches. Hazelden is an approved continuing education provider by NAADAC (program #0003810), CAADAC (program #OS-04-651-1012), and IAODAPCA (program #8737).

PTSD and Addiction (Hazelden Professional Library)

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Books by Boriskin Ph.D., Jerry A.

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At Wit's End: What You Need to Know When a Loved One Is Diagnosed with Addiction and Mental Illness

PTSD and Addiction (Hazelden Professional Library)