TYPICAL CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS IN ALCOHOLICS

Dual Diagnosis

Symptoms of common co-occurring disorders

The mental health problems that most routinely co-occur with chemical abuse are depression, anxiety conditions, and bipolar effective disorder.

Standard symptoms of clinical depression

Sentiments of helplessness and hopelessness

Lack of interest in daily tasks

Incapacity to experience pleasure

Appetite or weight changes Sleep changes

Loss of energy

Substantial emotions of insignificance or guilt

Attention problems

Temper, bodily pain, and imprudent behavior (especially in men).

Prevalent indications of mania in bipolar affective disorder.

Feelings of ecstasy or extreme irritation.

Unrealistic, grand beliefs.

Lowered need for sleeping.

Intensified vitality.

Quick speech and racing thoughts.

Reduced common sense and impulse control.

Hyperactivity.

Anger or rage.

Standard symptoms of anxiety.

Severe tension and worry.

Feeling jumpy or restless.

Frustration or feeling "on edge".

Racing heart beat or lack of breath.

Queasiness, trembling, or lightheadedness.

Muscle tenseness, headaches.

Trouble concentrating.

Insomnia.