Drug addiction and metal health

1. Symptoms

1.1. neglecting responsibilities

1.1.1. at work,home,your children

1.2. drug use tolerance

1.2.1. amount used to feel the effect

1.3. change in your routines

1.3.1. loss in appetite

1.3.2. change in behavior

1.3.3. withdrawal from family & friends

1.3.4. change in sleeping patterns

2. Dual diagnoses

2.1. addressing mental health issues

2.1.1. getting diagnosed

2.2. treatment

2.2.1. getting on legal meds

2.3. dual diagnoses anonymous

2.3.1. finding a support group

3. Treatment

3.1. AA & NA meetings

3.1.1. building a support group

3.2. Inpatient treatment

3.2.1. residential live in a treatment center

3.3. Out patient treatment

3.3.1. intensive out patient between 10/20 hrs a week

3.4. Mental health treatment

3.4.1. finding a therapist

3.4.2. getting on prescribed meds

3.5. detoxing

3.5.1. medical detoxing

3.5.2. first step to recovery

3.5.3. withdrawal process