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Dual diagnosis, also referred to as co-occurring disorder, has been defined as the comorbidity of at least one substance use disorder (SUD) and one severe mental illness (SMI).    Recent studies have shown a strong relationship between the prevalence of mood and anxiety disorders and substance abuse disorder (SUD). Articles published in the Journal of …

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Most people would agree that a balanced diet and healthy eating habits are important. This is doubly true for people in early recovery.   Some of the most widely used treatment modalities for addiction recovery engage with the psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of addiction, while some of the biological aspects are neglected at times. …

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